Dugger Union extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They came up short against the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds, falling 23-6. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 22-4 to the Thunderbirds when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Dash Walters was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Eija Gennicks was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Eastern Greene, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Eastern Greene's side, Chaz Perry made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Perry has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Eastern Greene's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Landon Norris was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Saxton Pennycuff, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Dugger Union is taking a road trip to face off against Riverton Parke at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Eastern Greene, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Central at 6:00 p.m.
