Dakota has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dakota is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, everything went Dakota's way against Pearl City as Dakota made off with a 7-1 win.
Isaiah McElyea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brodie Goode was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Avery Bowers was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Orangeville/Aquin Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their tough 19-6 loss to Dakota might stick with them for a while.
Kayden Pfieffer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Dakota's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Orangeville/Aquin Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Everything went Dakota's way against Orangeville/Aquin Catholic when the teams last played on Tuesday as Dakota made off with a 19-6 win. Does Dakota have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orangeville/Aquin Catholic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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