Posted: Apr 14, 2023
Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound Monday, but Dawson defeated Williston state 3-1. DCC pitchers allowed just three hits to WSC.
Luis Ortega lasted six innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out four. Ethan Root threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen and collected the save.
Parker Ross, Cyrus Richardson, Damian Rodriguez, David De La Cruz, Isaac Richardson, and Ian Velazquez all had one hit to lead the Bucs.
In game two the Bucs fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-2 loss to Williston state on Monday.
Dawson struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Williston State, giving up ten runs.
Ty Massey was on the pitcher's mound for the Bucs. The righty lasted three and a third innings, allowing nine hits and eight runs while striking out four. Dylan Batista and Cade Reeser entered the game as relief, throwing one and two-thirds innings and one inning respectively.
Gregory Berroa and Ian Velazquez each drove in one run to lead Dawson.
Coach Pollock stated "It was a highly competitive game 1 and almost gave you a post season atmosphere feeling. We pitched it and played defense really well in the hard fought win. We had a little bit of a let down in game 2, mentally. We certainly wanted to sweep the day, but earning a split against a talented team like Williston is still a good day.
Ty Massey was on the pitcher's mound for the Bucs. The righty lasted three and a third innings, allowing nine hits and eight runs while striking out four. Dylan Batista and Cade Reeser entered the game as relief, throwing one and two-thirds innings and one inning respectively.
Gregory Berroa and Ian Velazquez each drove in one run to lead Dawson.
Coach Pollock stated "It was a highly competitive game 1 and almost gave you a post season atmosphere feeling. We pitched it and played defense really well in the hard fought win. We had a little bit of a let down in game 2, mentally. We certainly wanted to sweep the day, but earning a split against a talented team like Williston is still a good day.
The Bucs moved to 5-1 in conference play after the day.