Dora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 16-1 loss at the hands of the Eunice Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dora of the 26-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Eunice's part, Kelli Stinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Stinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. McKayla Pierce was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Dora's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Eunice, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Dora by a score of 16-1 later that day.
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