Dalhart hadn't done well against River Road recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Dalhart blew past River Road 11-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Lil Bird
| 03/13/25 vs Bushland | 5 |
| 03/07/25 @ Sanford-Fritch | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs River Road | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Tulia | 1 |
Lil Bird was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Dalhart's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Bird was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Talon Garcia, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kyler Read, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Dalhart kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as River Road only managed one hit.
Dalhart picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 5-7. As for River Road, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dalhart is set to challenge their familiar foe Childress at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, River Road will face off against rival Bushland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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