For the second straight game, Dysart will face off against Yuma. The Demons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Criminals at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dysart has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while Yuma will come in with three straight wins.
Dysart came up short against Yuma on Tuesday, falling 15-8.
For Yuma's part, Elia Palencia was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Palencia a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Derryel Medel, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Yuma was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in six consecutive contests.
Yuma's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Dysart, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dysart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Yuma struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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