Thunderbirds
| 05/08/25 @ Dimond | 5-7 |
| 05/03/25 @ South Anchorage | 8-3 |
| 05/01/25 @ Dimond | 5-1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Lathrop | 7-5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Service | 8-0 |
Bettye Davis East Anchorage dropped their record down to 6-2 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Dimond Lynx by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Thunderbirds have suffered against the Lynx since May 11, 2023.
Sela Rodriguez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Aaliyah Villafuerte was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Anavi Sanford also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Dimond, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 26th.
On Dimond's side, their win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kinsey MacDonald, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. That's the most hits MacDonald has posted since back in June of 2024.
Coincidentally, Bettye Davis East Anchorage and Dimond will both be playing Juneau-Douglas the next time they take the field. The Lynx will host the Crimson Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Thunderbirds will play them later in the day, at 6:45 p.m.
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