Alvin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Dawson Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alvin of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Alvin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Williams, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Dawson's side, Jacob Turner was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Turner was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Dawson let Gage Greene and Camden Cash loose on the outfield. Greene scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Cash scored a run while going 3-for-4. Brandon Gutierrez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Alvin's defeat dropped their record down to 11-18-1. As for Dawson, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-10-3.
Alvin will be playing at home against Strake Jesuit at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Strake Jesuit's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Alvin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dawson, they will challenge Clear Falls on Saturday. Dawson is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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