Splendora extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dayton Broncos. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Broncos earlier this season, when they won 5-1.
As for Dayton, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since February 28th.
For Dayton's part, Jess Woods spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Ariana Zuniga was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kayla Stephenson was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one triple and one run.
Coming up, Splendora will take on Porter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Spartans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Dayton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Kingwood Park at 6:30 p.m. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Broncos' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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