Bushland entered their tilt with Dimmitt with 12 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 13. They beat the Dimmitt Bobcats on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 11-1. Considering Bushland has won 13 matches by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Stratton Malloy and Cannon Melban were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Malloy pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Melban tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Malloy has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Malloy scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1, while Melban went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Kade Gavina was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Dawson Jaco, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Bushland's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-2-1. As for Dimmitt, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Bushland will head out on the road to challenge Dalhart at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Bushland's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests. As for Dimmitt, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Friona at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dimmitt is facing Friona at the right time seeing as Friona is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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