Ector was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dodd City Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ector of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Dodd City's part, Hannah Burney made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Burney has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Burney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sierra Garcia, who scored a run and stole a base.
Ector's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Dodd City, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-6-3.
Ector will take on Whitewright at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dodd City, they will head out on the road to take on Tom Bean at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tom Bean will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Dodd City surely won't give up without a fight.
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