The Dalles dropped their record down to 10-11 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 12-2 to the Molalla Indians. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Riverhawks couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Molalla, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
For Molalla's part, Kyler Dickerson tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Dickerson has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nyxon Hopping, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. Gavin Dunn was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. The Dalles will take on rival Crook County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Molalla is set to face off against their familiar foe Estacada at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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