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| 05/12/25 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 04/18/25 - Away | 15-11 W |
| 04/03/23 - Away | 2-16 L |
After low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Del Mar brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past the Silver Creek Raiders 11-4 on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Dons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Natalie Dixon made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Niarah Aimonetti and Julienn (Jess) Ruiz-Correa did most of the damage at the plate: Aimonetti went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI, while Ruiz-Correa went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Angelina Lopez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Del Mar kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Del Mar's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Silver Creek, they dropped their record down to 8-15 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Del Mar will venture away from home to take on Oak Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.92 runs per game on average), something the Dons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Silver Creek, they will challenge Piedmont Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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