Beavers Edge Out Hamilton Broncs In Pitching Duel, 1-0

Both teams showcased strong performances on the mound on Tuesday, but it was the Dillon Beavers who emerged victorious, defeating the Hamilton Broncs 2025 with a narrow score of 1-0.

Adyson Creighton was outstanding for the Beavers, starting the game and recording a total of 21 outs over seven innings. Dillon grabbed an early lead, scoring the lone run of the game on a tag-up play in the first inning.

Creighton earned the win, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out nine batters and walking four. Mariah Johnson took the loss for the Broncs, pitching a complete game as well, surrendering one run on four hits, striking out an impressive 13, and walking one.

Adyson Creighton led the Beavers offensively with one RBI, while Bailey Blake had a strong game at the plate, going 2-for-3, which topped the team in hits. The Beavers also exhibited solid defensive play, executing one double play and committing no errors in the field, with Kinzy Creighton recording the most fielding chances with 10.

For the Hamilton Broncs, Kennidi Cooper and Mariah Johnson each tallied one hit. Johnson distinguished herself further by throwing an immaculate inning in the second, striking out the side on nine pitches. She also stole two bases during the game. The Broncs showed their defensive prowess as well, ending the game without committing a single error, led by Addison Flynn, who had the most opportunities in the field with 13.

The Dillon Beavers are set to play at home this Thursday against the Corvallis Blue Devils, looking to continue their successful run.

Coach Creighton notes and highlights:

A few notes:

Last year we lost to Hamilton in Hamilton by 1 in a walk off. And then we beat Hamilton by 1 at home with a walk off hit. So another close game but great to get that win on the road.

As a team we showed up defensively committing 0 errors. Kinzy Creighton made a diving catch on a bunt that got popped up. On her attempt to turn a double play at 1, she over threw Kylie Konen at 1st, but RF Ashlyn Burk was right there, and doubled off the runner at 1st.

Bailey Blake went 2-3 at the plate hitting 2 singles. Adyson Creighton had our sole RBI, with a sac fly that scored Tyler Gibson in the first inning. 

Adyson was also stellar at the mound, giving up 0 runs and only 2 hits on the day, striking out 9.