Baseball Recap: Dexter Southfield vs. Cushing Academy Penguins
On Saturday, Dexter Southfield faced Cushing Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Dexter Southfield put the hurt on the Cushing Academy Penguins with a sharp 14-2 victory. With that win, Dexter Southfield brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Chase Hartsell looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Conte was a standout: he went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Patrick Bryan was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
The victory made it two in a row for Dexter Southfield and bumps their season record up to 4-2-1. As for Cushing Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Dexter Southfield will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Phillips Exeter Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. As for Cushing Academy, they are on the road again on Monday to play Deerfield Academy at 4:30 p.m.
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