Baseball Preview: Phillips Exeter Academy Lions vs. Dexter Southfield
Phillips Exeter Academy is 6-1 against Dexter Southfield since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Phillips Exeter Academy Lions will head out on the road to take on Dexter Southfield at 4:00 p.m.
Phillips Exeter Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Rivers on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Red Wings by a score of 8-6.
Ryan O'leary was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Dexter Southfield scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past Cushing Academy 14-2. With that win, Dexter Southfield brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Chase Hartsell looked comfortable as he pitched 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.
Phillips Exeter Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Dexter Southfield, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Phillips Exeter Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Dexter Southfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Phillips Exeter Academy couldn't quite finish off Dexter Southfield when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Thankfully for Phillips Exeter Academy, Dante Pavone (who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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