Dexter is 0-3 against Lovington since March of 2023 but things could change on Friday. Dexter will take on Lovington in a tournament on Friday. Dexter has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dexter is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Hot Springs, falling 15-5.
Meanwhile, Lovington entered their tilt with Loving on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Falcons. While the Wildcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Ethan Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (one). He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Patrick Sanchez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Ryan Wieser was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Lovington's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Dexter, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Dexter might still be hurting after the 21-1 defeat they got from Lovington in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will Dexter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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