Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dalton). They put the hurt on the Rittman Indians with a sharp 20-4 victory on Thursday. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Skylar Fletcher was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Fletcher was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Lily Teague
| 04/17/25 @ Rittman | 4 |
| 03/31/25 vs Smithville | 3 |
| 05/07/24 @ Chippewa | 3 |
| 05/03/24 @ Marlington | 3 |
| 03/27/24 vs Rittman | 3 |
In other batting news, Lily Teague was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Hannah Wenger was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Dalton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive contests.
Dalton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Rittman, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dalton will host Mapleton at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rittman, they will welcome Minerva at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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