Plain Dealing took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Doyline, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Panthers on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Cade DeMoss
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Cade DeMoss was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for Plain Dealing: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-7-1 otherwise. Marion Baker-Shepard was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
The win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 4-7-1. As for Doyline, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Plain Dealing and Doyline will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions are set to take on their familiar foe Glenbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Doyline will challenge rival Castor at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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