Dobson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mesa Jackrabbits. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dobson of the 14-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Elias Murray made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Even though they lost, Dobson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mesa struck out six times.
On Mesa's side, Gabe Wojtulewicz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Wojtulewicz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Max Brumett was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Stetson Crewse, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Dobson's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Mesa, their record now sits at 6-16.
While Dobson had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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