After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Timberland, Fort Zumwalt South was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 12-9 win over the Fort Zumwalt East Lions. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Ashtyn Duran and Brooklyn Chapman did most of the damage at the plate: Duran went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Chapman went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two hits gave Chapman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Daniels, who went 3-for-4 with three runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fort Zumwalt South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Bulldogs
| 10/02/25 vs Fort Zumwalt East | 12-9 |
| 09/25/25 vs Fort Zumwalt North | 5-0 |
| 09/22/25 vs St. Charles | 12-2 |
Fort Zumwalt South's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Fort Zumwalt East, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Fort Zumwalt South will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Washington at 4:15 p.m. As for Fort Zumwalt East, they will square off against Warrenton at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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