The Dixon Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Pioneer Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Dixon sitting on five straight victories and Pioneer on three.
Dixon proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 17) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against East Nicolaus, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since May 30, 2024.
Dakota Gaball
| 04/16/25 @ East Nicolaus | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Woodland | 5 |
| 04/10/25 @ Sutter | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Woodland | 9 |
Dakota Gaball spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rachael Cayabyab, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Olivia Gomez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Pioneer got the win against Rodriguez on Wednesday by a conclusive 9-2. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
Pioneer also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Jia Beebe gave up just two earned runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Sofia Hernandez was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and one double while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Marisa Bryson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Pioneer lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Dixon's victory was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Pioneer, their record is now 14-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dixon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .547. However, it's not like Pioneer struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
