After two games on the road, Dayton is heading back home. They will take on the Nacogdoches Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Dayton: 2.3, Nacogdoches: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Dayton beat Porter 7-2.
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.
On the hitting side, 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. Another player making a difference was Ava Horrell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Nacogdoches fell victim to Kingwood Park and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-0 walloping at the hands of the Panthers. The matchup marked that first time this season in which Nacogdoches was not able to get on the board.
Dayton's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Nacogdoches, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 11-3-2.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Nacogdoches struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dayton's way against Nacogdoches in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Dayton made off with an 11-0 win. Does Dayton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nacogdoches turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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