The Byers Bulldogs will venture away from home to take on the Dawson School Mustangs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Byers has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
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 made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Dane Curry also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Mustangs on Monday. Dawson School lost 18-0 to Colorado Academy. The shutout was out of character for Dawson School seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
Byers' defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Dawson School, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-9.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Byers has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Dawson School struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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