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DeSales 9-11, Dayton 0-0

WALLA WALLA - The Dayton Bulldogs hit a buzz saw Saturday in the form of the DeSales Irish, as they were shut out on both ends of a double-header. After losing the first game 9-0, Irish Pitcher Adam Eskil threw a no-hitter against the Bulldogs, as DeSales won 11-0.

Dayton Pitcher Lowden Smith had good game 1, giving up only four hits. But six Bulldog errors allowed the Irish to run away with the game early. They were up by eight runs after the first two innings. Ben Kleck got Dayton's only hit of the game.

In the second game, Guy Spallinger pitched well through the first two innings, holding DeSales to two runs. But the Irish busted out nine runs in the third to put the game away.

Dayton 5, Pomeroy 2

DAYTON - On April Fools Day, Dayton pitcher Lowden Smith fooled the Pomeroy Pirates in a big way, holding the visitors to only two runs on seven hits. Smith also got a big home run, as the Bulldogs put up three runs in the first inning and cruised to the victory.

Dayton had a total of seven hits, including two from Smith. Guy Spallinger relieved Smith on the mound in the sixth inning.

DAYTON BASEBALL BOX SCORES

Tuesday, April 1

Dayton 5, Pomeroy 2

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