The Pella Dutch baseball squad delivered a pair of gritty wins on Thursday, downing Fairfield 10‑9 and 7‑5 in a doubleheader that kept their season hopes alive.
Key Performances
Oliver Smith was the offensive engine in the opener, collecting three hits that included a pair of doubles and driving in three runs. His timely hitting helped Pella rally from a late deficit.
Grant Hauser, Hayes Lautenbach and Cavan Alexander each contributed two hits in the first game, spreading the offense across the lineup and keeping the pressure on Fairfield's pitchers.
The second game saw a different story unfold, as Pella managed seven runs on just five hits. The team capitalized on a series of walks and timely base‑running to manufacture runs.
Zach Dobson earned the win on the mound, delivering three solid innings with three strikeouts and limiting Fairfield to a single earned run.
Looking Ahead
With the victories, Pella climbs to 10‑15 overall and now turns its focus to a pivotal conference matchup at home against Oskaloosa on Friday. The Dutch will look to carry the momentum from their recent performances into a must‑win situation.