Dove Creek barely beat Dolores the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 20-8 margin over the Bears on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-5 two weeks ago.
Sheldon Gardner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-6 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Dove Creek: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Dove Creek got a massive performance out of Liam Hassell, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that Hassell has launched this season. Josh Kibel was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Bulldogs
| 04/22/25 @ Dolores | 17 |
| 04/19/25 vs La Veta | 15 |
| 04/14/25 vs Ignacio | 8 |
| 04/14/25 vs Ignacio | 16 |
| 04/11/25 vs Sargent | 10 |
| + 14 more games |
Dove Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Dove Creek is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Dolores, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Dove Creek beat the Bears by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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