Tulare Union was the 8-6 winner over Dinuba when they last played one another last Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Tribe fell just short of the Emperors by a score of 5-3 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tribe have suffered since April 11, 2024.

Brayden Stevenson
04/11/25 vs Dinuba | 2 |
04/09/25 @ Dinuba | 2 |
03/22/25 @ Fresno Christian | 2 |
03/11/25 vs Caruthers | 2 |
03/07/25 @ Woodlake | 2 |
+ 2 more games |
Brayden Stevenson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Tulare Union is 4-1 when Stevenson posts two or more runs, but 1-10 otherwise.
Tulare Union has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Dinuba, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12.
Coming up, Tulare Union will be taking part in a tournament against Arvin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bears will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Tribe surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dinuba, they will take on Minarets in a tournament on Saturday.
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