Dixon dropped to 7-6 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 11-1 to the Destiny Christian Academy Lions. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Rams, who until this contest were averaging 3.62 runs allowed.
Dixon saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rachael Cayabyab, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Destiny Christian Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.5 runs this season.
On Destiny Christian Academy's side, Ayla Tuua made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. With that strong performance, Tuua is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Ella Dossey was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Takiyah Haygood also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Looking ahead, Dixon will square off against Rio Linda at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Destiny Christian Academy, they have already played their next matchup, a 22-0 victory against Woodland on the 8th.
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