The Dunbar Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Estero Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dunbar is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 15-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Dunbar pushed their score all the way to 20 two weeks ago, but even that wasn't enough to win. Their tough 31-20 loss to East Lee County might stick with them for a while.
Dunbar got a massive performance out of EMANIE ROSIASTE, who scored two runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. ROSIASTE has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of LISA GUERRERO-SALINAS, who scored three runs and stole seven bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Dunbar was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Estero fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Riverdale on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Estero has scored all season.
Joey Gray spent all 10.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Those 10.1 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
Dunbar's record is now 0-7. As for Estero, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dunbar has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Estero struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dunbar suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Estero in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Dunbar avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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