Dawson-Boyd had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Wheaton on Thursday. The Blackjacks put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 15-6 win. This was payback for the Blackjacks, who suffered a 12-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Grayson Olson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over 5.1 innings pitched. Olson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Beau Johnson, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Collin Olson, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one double.
| 04/24/25 vs Wheaton | 52.3% |
| 04/15/25 @ Central Minnesota Christian | 48.9% |
| 04/12/25 vs Russell-Tyler-Ruthton | 41.2% |
| 04/21/25 @ Springfield | 21.1% |
Dawson-Boyd always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Dawson-Boyd now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Wheaton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Dawson-Boyd will face off against Lakeview at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.75 runs per game on average), something the Blackjacks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Wheaton, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Upsala/Swanville at 4:30 p.m. on May 9.
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