Wooster had lost six straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-17 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Dalton Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. The Generals were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Wooster saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brielle Burchett, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Dalton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On Dalton's side, Mei Simmons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. Simmons has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily Teague, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wooster will welcome New Philadelphia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dalton, they will host Chippewa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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