For the second straight game, Dawson will face off against Italy. The Bulldogs will square off against the Gladiators on Saturday. Dawson has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dawson is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Italy on Thursday as they made off with a 21-13 victory. The Bulldogs not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 11th (when they won 18-5).
Kenna Stoker was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February. Kaylee Payne was another key player, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Dawson and bumps their season record up to 7-19. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games. As for Italy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-8 record this season.
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