The Dalhart Wolves will face off against the Childress Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dalhart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Dalhart lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Tulia, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's game. Dalhart was the clear victor by a 14-8 margin over Tulia on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wolves as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Sydni Hyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Hyer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Lylianah Flores
| 03/31/25 vs Tulia | 2 |
| 02/22/25 vs Perryton | 0 |
| 02/22/25 vs Highland Park | 4 |
In other batting news, Ashlyn Townsend and Lylianah Flores did most of the damage at the plate: Townsend scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Flores scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Flores has posted since back in February. Audra Jobe was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Dalhart always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Childress faced off against Canadian on Monday. Childress had just enough and edged out Canadian 3-1. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Ansley Parr made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Dalhart's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 7-8-1. As for Childress, their win bumped their record up to 11-9-1.
Dalhart might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Childress when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Dalhart have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
