Softball Game Recap: Dexter Demons vs. Portales Rams

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 11:36am

Softball Recap: Dexter Demons vs. Portales Rams

Dexter scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Portales Rams 20-19. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Dexter considering their one-run performance the match before.

Kaylonie Nevarez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Nevarez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Miramontes, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Chloe Milles was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.

Dexter has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Portales, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.

Dexter has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Tucumcari at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dexter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Portales, they will head out on the road to square off against Goddard at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Portales has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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