Dieterich was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Altamont Indians by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dieterich of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Dieterich saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kinli Michl, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Altamont's side, Grace Lemke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 20 Ks. Lemke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Dieterich's defeat dropped their record down to 12-14. As for Altamont, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Dieterich will head out on the road to take on Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Dieterich is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Altamont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Altamont's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Hutsonville/Palestine's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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