Brady had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Dublin on Tuesday. The Brady Bulldogs blew past the Dublin Lions 16-6. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Layla Virdell
| 02/25/25 vs Dublin | 7 |
| 02/17/25 vs Miles | 9 |
| 02/10/25 @ Junction | 8 |
Layla Virdell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Brady let Amerie Stidham and Gracie Galindo run wild. Stidham scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Galindo went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Stidham a new career-high. Aiva Farris was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Brady always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Brady's record is now 3-1. As for Dublin, their loss dropped their record down to 5-6.
Brady wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-0 defeat against Hudson on the 27th. As for Dublin, they will host Texas Wind at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dublin has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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