Dobson was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Apollo on Thursday. The Dobson Mustangs put the hurt on the Apollo Hawks with a sharp 16-6 victory. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Allie Hanson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Hanson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiley Beard, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Shaylee Peshlakai, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mustangs
| 03/06/25 vs Apollo | 63.6% |
| 03/05/25 @ Maryvale | 35.3% |
| 04/22/24 @ Westwood | 26.7% |
| 04/19/24 vs Mountain View | 16.7% |
| 04/16/24 @ Skyline | 58.3% |
| + 5 more games |
Dobson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Dobson's record now sits at 2-3. As for Apollo, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dobson will square off against West Point at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Apollo, they will take on Boulder Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Boulder Creek will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Apollo surely won't give up without a fight.
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