West Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 12-1 to the Dobson Mustangs. The Dragons were not able to make up for their loss to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
West Point saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Ruiz, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was Ruiz's first of the season.
West Point's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10-1. As for Dobson, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Point will square off against Valley Vista at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monsoon have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.94 runs per game on average), something the Dragons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dobson, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mesa at 3:45 p.m. Considering the Mustangs have lost six straight at home and the Jackrabbits three straight on the road, this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
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