Dexter is 10-0 against Tucumcari since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Dexter Demons have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Tucumcari Rattlers at 4:00 p.m. Dexter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Dexter gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Ruidoso with a sharp 11-1 victory.
Danyela Munoz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Munoz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Miramontes, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Yolanda Mendoza, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tucumcari suffered a rough 14-4 loss at the hands of Estancia on Tuesday. Tucumcari has struggled against Estancia recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Caylee Benavidez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Angel Vasquez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Dexter's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Tucumcari, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Dexter took their victory against Tucumcari in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Dexter have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tucumcari turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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