Dixon extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Byron Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Dukes & Duchesses have suffered since March 30, 2024.
Bailey Tegeler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Abby Hicks also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Byron, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-13. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Byron's side, Alyssa Bauer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Bauer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Bauer wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mia Girten, who went 1-for-4 with one triple.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Dixon is set to challenge their familiar foe Winnebago at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Byron will face off against rival Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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