The Dawson School Mustangs will square off against the Byers Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Dawson School's offense. They lost 18-0 to Colorado Academy on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Dawson School's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Byers and Yuma, and Yuma kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs came up short against the Outlaws on Tuesday, falling 18-8. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly ten runs.
Gabe Price was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Dane Curry, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
The loss snapped Dawson School's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-9 record. As for Byers, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dawson School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Byers struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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