Dalton has not done well against Horace Mann recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Dalton Tigers won by a run and slipped past the Horace Mann Lions 7-6. The victory was nothing new for Dalton as they're now sitting on four straight.
Will Smyth looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sam Klein, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Miles Gumbs, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dalton has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Horace Mann, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Dalton will be playing in front of their home fans against Hackley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dalton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Hackley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Horace Mann, they will head out on the road to square off against Trinity at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Horace Mann has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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