Dodge City had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 7-11 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Garden City Buffaloes 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Demons have posted against the Buffaloes since April 22, 2022.
Liam Torrez
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Dodge City let Liam Torrez and Nomar DonJuan run wild. Torrez went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while DonJuan went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two runs gave Torrez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Finn Martinez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
As for Garden City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
On Garden City's side, Gio Benitez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base was Benitez's first of the season. Drew Strecker was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dodge City will venture away from home to challenge Great Bend at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games the Panthers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Garden City, they will take on Hays at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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