TCP Dominates Bulldogs, 13-0, 12-0

PASCO – The Dayton Bulldogs were unable to bring a runner across the plate, and got only two hits, during a double-header against Tri-Cities Prep here on April 26. They took two losses, 13-0 and 12-0.

Dayton’s 12 errors, against none for the Jaguars, contributed to the lopsided losses.

Game one starter Dyllan swan struck out four TCP batters, but gave up six walks. In the second game, starter Ashton Loper struck out five, and did not allow a walk. “A major milestone for our pitchers,” coach Shane Loper said.

The major milestone on defense was a triple play turned by shortstop Nic Dougherty. With runners on first and second, Dougherty leaped to snag a line drive on a hit and run play. After tagging the lead runner between second and third, Dougherty was able to make the throw to first to pick off the runner heading back from second.

“As a coach, I’m impressed with the team’s ability to stay positive and not get down on themselves during the winless season so far,” said Loper. “They understand that they began this endeavor behind the learning curve and they are picking up lessons daily.”

Game 1

Dayton           0   0   0   0   0   0 runs    1 hits    7 errors

TCP                4   3   1   5   x   13 runs   10 hits   0 errors

Pitching: Dayton – D. Swan, Hartwell (4) and Sunderlund; TCP – Ritala and Harlow

Game 2

Dayton           0   0   0   0   0   0 runs    1 hits    5 errors

TCP                4   6   0   2   x   12 runs   9 hits   0 errors

Pitching: Dayton – Loper and Sunderlund; TCP – Wilson and Hiett