Dexter hasn't had much luck against Kennett recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Dexter will host Kennett at 4:30 p.m. Dexter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Kennett will be up against a hot Dexter team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Everything went Dexter's way against Naylor on Tuesday as Dexter made off with a 12-1 victory.
Nolan Alford
| 03/25/25 vs Naylor | 4 |
| 04/26/24 @ Notre Dame | 3 |
| 04/17/24 @ Bernie | 3 |
| 04/01/24 @ East Carter | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Ruskin | 2 |
Dexter let Houston Neely and Nolan Alford run wild. Neely scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Alford scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave Alford a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Beau Carrier, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Dexter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .345 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Kennett fell victim to Poplar Bluff and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mules, falling 9-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Indians have suffered against the Mules since April 13, 2017.
Dexter's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Kennett, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Kennett's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dexter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. It's a different story for Kennett, though, as they've only averaged .159. Will they be able to contain Dexter's hitters?
Dexter skirted past Kennett 3-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Does Dexter have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kennett turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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