Smithville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Dalton Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithville of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Dalton's part, the result came thanks to Ava Fivecoat's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks. Fivecoat has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dalton got a big performance out of Savannah Wenger, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Hannah Wenger was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Smithville's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Dalton, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smithville will take on Norwayne at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dalton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manchester at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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