After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Dodd City brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They never let the Savoy Cardinals get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won eight in a row.
Brody Lappin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those hits marked the first that he got this season.
Riley Walker
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In other batting news, Riley Walker was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Weldon Garner was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Dodd City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .808. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Dodd City's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Savoy, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Dodd City beat Savoy by a score of 20-0 later that day.
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