After losing to Porter the last time they met, Dayton decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Dayton Broncos came out on top against the Porter Spartans by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday.
Madi Alvarado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Isabella Barziza and Ariana Zuniga did most of the damage at the plate: Barziza went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Zuniga went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Ava Horrell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Dayton's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Porter, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dayton will take on Nacogdoches at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Nacogdoches is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Porter, they will be playing at home against Lufkin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lufkin's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Porter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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