nastydog.gifThe Bulldogs continue to find a way to get it done, winning a pair of one-run games on Saturday against Tiffin Columbian and Fremont Ross. Defiance downed Columbian 2-1 behind a solid pitching performance by Justin Hancock, who went the distance allowing five hits and just the one run with five strikeouts and three walks. RBI singles from Mark Sebring and Dakota Westrick were the difference in the opener.
In the nightcap, Defiance built a 5-1 lead and held on for the 5-4 win. Craig Gutman, who had two hits against Columbian, added a pair of singles and his fifth homer of the season to power the Bulldogs. Corbin Stykemain earned the win and Alex Nofziger was clutch in relief. Sebring added three singles to finish with four hits on the day. Defiance is now 10-1 on the season and rolling along with Tinora on tap Monday.