Dodd City is 4-0 against Abbott since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Dodd City Hornets are on the road again to play the Abbott Panthers at 6:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Dodd City is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over Avalon. Dodd City's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hannah Burney was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Burney was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dodd City let Sierra Garcia and Emma Garner loose on the outfield. Garcia scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Garner scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Natally Medina, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Abbott gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Ector as Abbott made off with a 10-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Abbott considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Like Dodd City, Abbott also got a great game from a two-way player: Abby Neill. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Neill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Neill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylee Wise, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Cheyenne Linder was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Dodd City has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7-3 record this season. As for Abbott, their win bumped their record up to 16-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dodd City has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Abbott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dodd City took their victory against Abbott in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-1. Will Dodd City repeat their success, or does Abbott have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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