New Deal had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Tahoka Bulldogs by a score of 14-13. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2018.
Lily Martinez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Patience Patterson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
The win got Tahoka back to even at 3-3.
New Deal didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 20-0 loss against Clarendon on the 22nd. As for Tahoka, they will be taking part in a tournament against Ralls at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday.
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