Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lovington). They put the hurt on the Dexter Demons with a sharp 21-1 victory on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Wildcats with their most commanding win of the season.
Mika Pando
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Mika Pando made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Wieser, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Patrick Sanchez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Lovington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lovington now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Dexter, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Lovington will take on Loving in a tournament on Thursday. As for Dexter, they will be playing at home against Hot Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hot Springs has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.17 runs per game on average), something Dexter will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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