Dallas had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wyoming Valley West Spartans on Friday and snuck past 9-8. This was payback for Dallas, who suffered a 7-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Abby Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Fostock, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double. Lia Riley was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Wyoming Valley West's side, Madison Austra and Kyla Hand did some serious damage despite the final result: Austra went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double, while Hand fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Lynch, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Wyoming Valley West lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Dallas' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-11. As for Wyoming Valley West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Tunkhannock the next time they take the field. Dallas will host Tunkhannock at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wyoming Valley West will host them at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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