Splendora had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it five. They fell just short of Dekaney by a score of 4-3. Splendora was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dekaney apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
As for Dekaney, the win got them back to even at 2-2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 4, 2025.
For Dekaney's part, Michael Hayes made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Hayes was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Damien Torres, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Splendora didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-5 win against Heights on the 20th. As for Dekaney, they have also already played their next matchup, an 11-1 victory against Coldspring-Oakhurst on the 20th.
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