Dodge City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 17-5 loss at the hands of the Valley Center Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dodge City of the 15-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Ty Scheck was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Dodge City's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3. As for Valley Center, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dodge City will take on Garden City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Garden City will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Dodge City surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valley Center, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Salina Central.
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