For the second straight game, Dakota will face off against Orangeville. The Indians will square off against the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dakota is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Dakota took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Orangeville by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-scoring effort was just what the Indians needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Brody Keeney
| 05/06/25 vs Orangeville | 11 |
| 04/30/25 @ East Dubuque | 8 |
| 04/22/25 @ Forreston | 10 |
| 04/15/25 @ Pearl City | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Lena-Winslow | 12 |
| + 2 more games |
Brody Keeney made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April.
In other batting news, Braxton Mazurkiewicz was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Avery Bowers also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Dakota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .560. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orangeville only posted an OBP of .133.
Dakota has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-12 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Orangeville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-17 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dakota has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Orangeville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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