Dublin extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 6-10. They came up short against the Tolar Rattlers, falling 13-2. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Rattlers this season, with their most recent loss being a 14-0 defeat on Tuesday.
Joe Salinas was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Salinas wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ivan Phelps, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Tolar, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games.
On Tolar's side, Nolan Cauble was excellent, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Easton Hamby, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dublin will take on rival Millsap at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tolar is set to square off against their familiar foe Breckenridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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