Softball Recap: Dexter Bearcats vs. Malden Green Wave
Sadly, Dexter is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. Their tough 19-2 loss to the Malden Green Wave on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dexter of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Malden's part, Alyssa Broom was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Broom has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Broom was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Carsyn Cohen and Addi Buchanan did most of the damage at the plate: Cohen went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Buchanan went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Emma Elmore, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Dexter's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Malden, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Dexter will be playing at home against Puxico at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dexter is facing Puxico at the right time seeing as Puxico is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Malden, they will head out on the road to take on Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Malden is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
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