Dayton was the 10-8 winner over Newport Central Catholic when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Greendevils took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thoroughbreds on Wednesday. The Greendevils just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Ella Boyers and Emily Hall stepped up to the plate in a big way. Boyers went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Hall went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Tayah Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Dayton's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-10. As for Newport Central Catholic, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dayton will challenge Highlands at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bluebirds will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Greendevils surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newport Central Catholic, they will face off against Ludlow at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thoroughbreds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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