Dust Devils
| 03/28/26 vs Wooster | 7 |
| 03/28/26 vs Wooster | 7 |
| 03/27/26 vs Wooster | 3 |
| 03/21/26 @ Sparks | 18 |
| 03/21/26 @ Sparks | 15 |
| + 11 more games |
Dayton hasn't had much luck against Churchill County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dust Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Greenwave at 3:00 p.m. Dayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Dayton couldn't beat Wooster on Saturday even though they stacked six runs on them in the fifth inning. The Dust Devils came up short against the Colts, falling 15-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Dust Devils have suffered since February 26th.
Zackary Burnitt made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Beau Walker, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Churchill County came into Saturday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Spring Creek with a sharp 14-3 win on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Greenwave have posted against the Spartans since April 27, 2024.
Jackson Storm made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zack Adams and Mason Llamas did most of the damage at the plate: Adams went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Llamas went 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Churchill County is 4-1 when Llamas posts two or more runs, but 4-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylon Byrd, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Churchill County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Dayton's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Churchill County, their record is now 8-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Churchill County struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dayton suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Churchill County in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Dust Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
