Tulare Union extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 13-14 in the process. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dinuba Emperors. The Tribe were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Emperors earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
KaiLee Gilbert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Jimenez, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
As for Dinuba, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games.
On Dinuba's side, Neveah Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Garcia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kiley Gomez, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hope Diaz, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Tulare Union has already played their next matchup, a 10-1 victory against Tulare Western on the 12th. As for Dinuba, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-0 win against Mission Oak on the 13th.
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