Baseball Preview: Dexter Southfield vs. Phillips Exeter Academy Lions
Dexter Southfield is 1-6 against Phillips Exeter Academy since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. Dexter Southfield will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Phillips Exeter Academy Lions, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Dexter Southfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Dexter Southfield gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over Cushing Academy. While fans of Dexter Southfield might be used to big wins, the 12-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
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. Another player making a difference was Patrick Bryan, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Phillips Exeter Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings game 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 made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Dexter Southfield's win bumped their record up to 4-2-1. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dexter Southfield has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Phillips Exeter Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Dexter Southfield came out on top in a nail-biter against Phillips Exeter Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 4-2. Will Dexter Southfield repeat their success, or does Phillips Exeter Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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