Denton came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Lake Dallas Falcons 5-3. This was a revenge contest for Denton, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-2 loss when these two played last Thursday.
Tim Scott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Denton let Phoenix Oliver and Ben Hutcherson loose on the outfield. Oliver went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Hutcherson scored a run while going 2-for-2. Cooper Felts was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Denton's win bumped their record up to 16-12. As for Lake Dallas, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season.
Denton will head out on the road to challenge Argyle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Denton: 3.5, Argyle: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Lake Dallas, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Birdville at 7:00 p.m.
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