Softball Recap: Tuesday's Win Is Dixon's Seventh in Last Eight Outings

Rams

Margin (Wins)

02/25/25 vs Rio Vista	24
04/22/25 vs Natomas	22
03/20/25 @ Natomas	20
04/14/25 @ Woodland	17
03/24/25 @ Winters	16

Dixon had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 22-run drubbing they dealt Natomas on Tuesday. The Rams' pitcher stepped up to hand the Nighthawks a 22-0 shutout. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.

Dakota Gaball was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.

In other batting news, Olivia Gomez was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Itzel Cuellar also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Dixon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Dixon is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Natomas, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixon will head out to take on Casa Roble at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Casa Roble will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Natomas, they will head out on the road to face off against Rio Linda at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.