After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Dixie brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against the Pine View Panthers by a score of 10-7 on Friday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Dixie's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Morgan Staheli was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Staheli has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Staheli was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mayci Bradshaw was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Aareney Sip was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Pine View's side, Genevieve Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Rosenberg, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Dixie's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Pine View, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixie will face off against Hurricane at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hurricane is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Pine View, they will head out on the road to take on Gunnison Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Pine View is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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