3/27/07

Dominion Loses Tough Region Game in Final At Bat
by Josh Williams

Going into today's game against George Walton, the lead in the region standings was wide open. The winner of the game would take the top spot heading into spring break. Unfortunatly the Knights were unable to pull off the upset, as they lost the game 5-4.

Stephen Taylor got the starting nod for the big game, and pitched a solid 5 innings. However, the George Walton hitting was too strong for Taylor, as he allowed a total of five runs. The Knights were held scorless until the bottom of the 5th inning where they scored three. Alex West came in relief for Taylor in the 6th and shut down the Bulldog batters. The Knights were able to add one more run in the bottom of the of the 6th, and West, once again, held the Bulldogs scoreless in the 7th. In the bottom of the 7th the Knights were able to get runners in scoring position, but could not cash in, as Stephen Taylor grounded out on a hard hit ball to end the game.

The loss gives George Walton possession of first place in the region, as Dominion drops to third with a 3-2 region record (5-7 overall). The Knights travel to Macon on Thrusday to take on First Presbyterian, and go to Mt. Vernon on Friday for another crucial region game.