Dimmitt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-4 walloping at the hands of the Dalhart Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dimmitt of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 2nd.
Julia LaRue was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and four unearned) runs off 14 hits (and only one walk). LaRue has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. LaRue was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Ysenia Dones was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Dimmitt's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16-1. As for Dalhart, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Dimmitt does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dalhart, they will head out on the road to square off against Shallowater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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