After flying high against University Pathways Public Service Academy last Wednesday, Dymally came back down to earth. The Dymally Challengers fell just short of the Animo Venice Pirates by a score of 5-4 on Monday.
Alejandro Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Luiz Medina was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Daniel Mendoza was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Dymally's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-1. As for Animo Venice, they pushed their record up to 3-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Animo Robinson the next time they take the field. Dymally will head out to face Animo Robinson at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, while Animo Venice will host them at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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