Dayton has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Lowry Buckaroos at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Dayton suffered a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of Elko. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Dayton in their matchups with Elko: they've now lost three in a row.
Dayton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Stevens, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles. Zoee Wass was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lowry came up short against Churchill County on Saturday and fell 7-3. Lowry has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Adalyn Entwistle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Dayton's record is now 11-10. As for Lowry, their record now sits at 11-17.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dayton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .412. However, it's not like Lowry struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dayton might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Lowry in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Dayton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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