After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, Dugger Union brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Columbus Christian Crusaders a 16-0 shutout on Monday. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Seth Fritzinger
| 04/21/25 vs Columbus Christian | 3 |
| 04/18/25 @ Wood Memorial | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Red Hill | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Red Hill | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Seth Fritzinger made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fritzinger was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Fritzinger is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Dugger Union let Luke Fritzinger and Hudson Head run wild. Fritzinger got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Head went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Head is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Gage Felling, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Dugger Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbus Christian only posted an OBP of .333.
Dugger Union's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5-1. As for Columbus Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dugger Union will head out to face off against Robinson at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Columbus Christian, they will challenge Cannelton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.4 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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