Dierks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mount Ida Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Outlaws of the 13-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Maclane Smith and Kolton Gadbury did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, while Gadbury went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those doubles were Gadbury's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Madden Hill, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Dierks' defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Mount Ida, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Coming up, Dierks will face off against Caddo Hills at 11:21 a.m. on Friday. As for Mount Ida, they will take on Foreman at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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