Lemoore's last matchup with Dinuba could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Tigers came up short against the Emperors, falling 17-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 6-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Alliyah Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. Natalie Silva also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Lemoore dropped their record down to 2-13 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Dinuba, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 12-4.
Looking ahead, Lemoore will venture away from home to face off against Mt. Whitney at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Tigers are facing the Pioneers at the right time seeing as the Pioneers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Dinuba, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 20-1 victory against McLane on the 12th.
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