Baseball Preview: Dexter Tigers vs. Mattanawcook Lynx
After three games on the road, Dexter is heading back home. They will take on the Mattanawcook Lynx at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last five games Dexter has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought match, but Dexter had to settle for a 14-13 defeat against Searsport. Dexter has struggled against Searsport recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Mattanawcook earned a 5-2 victory over Deer Isle-Stonington on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mattanawcook.
Avery Jordan and James Trott made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Jordan pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Trott struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. At bat, Jordan scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Trott scored a run while going 3-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joe Vicaire, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Dexter's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mattanawcook, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Dexter couldn't quite finish off Mattanawcook in their previous matchup back in June of 2023 and fell 8-6. Will Dexter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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