Eisenhower extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-17. They lost 12-2 to the Dekaney Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 on Tuesday.
Jay'Markus Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
As for Dekaney, they pushed their record up to 12-10-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
On Dekaney's side, Saul Diaz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Diaz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Damien Torres was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Maddox Zequeira was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Eisenhower is set to challenge their familiar foe Nimitz at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Dekaney will face off against rival Spring at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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