Hanford lost against Dinuba back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bullpups took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Emperors. The contest marked the Bullpups' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Marissa Villarreal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hanford saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Douthat, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hanford now has a losing record of 5-6-1. As for Dinuba, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-4.
Hanford has already played their next game, an 11-6 victory against Sierra Pacific on the 7th. As for Dinuba, they will face off against Tulare Western at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Emperors have won three straight at home, while the Mustangs won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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