Chesapeake is 0-8 against Dawson-Bryant since April of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Chesapeake has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Chesapeake's offense. They lost 16-0 to Ironton on Friday.
Meanwhile, Dawson-Bryant waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Dragons a 12-0 shutout. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by eight runs or more this season.
Abbie Deeds was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Haynes, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Braelie Hitchcock, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Dawson-Bryant was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Chesapeake's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Dawson-Bryant, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Chesapeake suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Dawson-Bryant when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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