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Drake Takes Game Two at Valpo to Clinch Series Win

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Drake (13-28, 6-13) continued their success on the road with their second win in a row against Valparaiso (8-32, 4-15). The Bulldogs defeated the Beacons 8-4 behind the offensive and pitching effort of .

Drake opened the scoring early as Dighton crushed a three-run home run in the first inning, driving in and . Drake continued to strike in the first inning with an single that plated .

After a four-inning Bulldog scoring hiatus, Drake scored three more runs in the sixth inning. Kristan Arias drove in Molley Hoekstra with a sacrifice fly, launched a two-run home run to drive in and Dighton continued her impressive day with an RBI single to plate Lehman.