The Dodgeville Dodgers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Janesville Parker Vikings on Saturday. With that win, the Dodgers brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Mikayla Lathrop made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
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In other batting news, Dodgeville let Brielle Walmer and Alana Bradley run wild. Walmer went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Bradley went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those two RBI gave Walmer a new career-high.
Dodgeville lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
The victory made it two in a row for Dodgeville and bumps their season record up to 8-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Janesville Parker, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 15 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Dodgeville will face off against River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Janesville Parker, they will take on Madison West at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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