Triton and Dover-Eyota squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Triton had to settle for second. They lost 12-0 to the Dover-Eyota Eagles. Triton's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
For Dover-Eyota's part, Kegen Coulson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Coulson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Coulson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double.
In other batting news, Dover-Eyota got a massive performance out of Miranda Palmby, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Emirson Brehmer, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Triton's loss dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Dover-Eyota, they pushed their record up to 15-6 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home.
Triton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dover-Eyota, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Chatfield at 5:00 p.m. Dover-Eyota is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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