In what's become a running theme this season, Great Bridge gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the King's Fork Bulldogs. The high-scoring effort was just what Great Bridge needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Kassidy Dashiell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Dashiell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dashiell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cassie Kleier was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Steckline, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Great Bridge now has a winning record of 8-7. As for King's Fork, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-9.
Great Bridge will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Deep Creek, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:45 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Deep Creek: 2.2, Great Bridge: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for King's Fork, they will head out on the road to square off against Booker T. Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. King's Fork is facing Booker T. Washington at the right time seeing as Booker T. Washington is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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