Dexter is 10-0 against Tucumcari since June of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Dexter Demons will be staying on the road to face off against the Tucumcari Rattlers at 1:00 p.m. Dexter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Dexter came up short against Ruidoso and fell 8-5.
Kaylonie Nevarez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Danyela Munoz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Issabellah Aguilar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Tucumcari put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Sandia Prep with a sharp 18-8 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Tucumcari.
July Lafferty was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and two stolen bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Angel Vasquez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Dexter's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-8. As for Tucumcari, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Saturday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dexter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. However, it's not like Tucumcari struggles in that department as they've averaged .405. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dexter's way against Tucumcari when the teams last played back in April as Dexter made off with an 8-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dexter since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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