Softball Recap: Dodd City Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dodd City had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Saltillo Lions. That six run margin sets a new team best for the Hornets this season.

Kelsey Hewett made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Hewett was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.

Sierra Garcia

Hits (Career)

04/23/25 vs Saltillo	4
04/11/25 @ Tioga	3
04/04/25 @ Ector	2
03/25/25 vs Tom Bean	2
03/11/25 vs Ector	2

In other batting news, Sierra Garcia was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ralyn Daniel, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

With the victory, Dodd City broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-14. As for Saltillo, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.

Dodd City will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Lions: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled on Saturday.