In what's become a running theme this season, Russell gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past the Dawson-Bryant Hornets 11-1. The win was just what Russell needed coming off of a 14-2 loss in their prior game.
Audrey Patel was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Patel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Patel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Gabby Oborne was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Paige Hutchinson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Dawson-Bryant's side, Abbie Deeds spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Rylee Black made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Dawson-Bryant didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Russell only tossed four.
Russell pushed their record up to 10-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs per game. As for Dawson-Bryant, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russell will take on Lewis County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Russell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Dawson-Bryant, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fairland will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Dawson-Bryant surely won't give up without a fight.
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