After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Griffin brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Dutchtown Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won five matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Bella Daniel was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Daniel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Griffin got a massive performance out of Briana Parker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hannah Bufford, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Griffin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dutchtown only posted an OBP of .000.
The win snapped Griffin's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-5 record. As for Dutchtown, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Griffin will take on Jonesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jonesboro knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Griffin likes a good challenge. As for Dutchtown, they will face off against Morrow at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dutchtown is facing Morrow at the right time seeing as Morrow is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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