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| 03/07/26 - Home | 9-7 W |
| 03/07/26 - Home | 8-5 W |
| 03/06/26 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 04/11/25 - Home | 3-10 L |
| 04/11/25 - Home | 2-4 L |
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Dayton and Fernley are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2024, but likely not for long. The Dust Devils will head out to square off against the Vaqueros at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Dayton is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Dayton and Spring Creek, and Spring Creek kept the tradition alive. The Dust Devils came up short against the Spartans on Saturday, falling 10-1.
Dayton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Jeffcoat, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Fernley and Elko, and Elko kept the tradition alive. The Vaqueros lost 8-1 to the Indians on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Vaqueros in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost three in a row.
Alex Juliot made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernley's loss dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Dayton, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-13.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Fernley struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dayton came out on top in a nail-biter against Fernley when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 9-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dust Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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