After flying high against Friona last Monday, Dimmitt came back down to earth. The Dimmitt Bobcats fell just short of the Tulia Hornets by a score of 15-13 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dimmitt of the 6-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Jaidrian Herrera and Mario Lopez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Herrera scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Lopez scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Juan Anima, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Dimmitt's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Tulia, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 18-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dimmitt will take on River Road at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. River Road is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Dimmitt will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Tulia, they will be playing at home against Dalhart at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Tulia's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
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