Dexter Southfield fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Worcester Academy on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Worcester Academy Hilltoppers. The defeat continues a trend for Dexter Southfield in their matchups with Worcester Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Dexter Southfield got a good showing from Lorcan Lee, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Lee has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Edward Morrissey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Dexter Southfield's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5-1. As for Worcester Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dexter Southfield will face off against Thayer Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Dexter Southfield's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Thayer Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Worcester Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Rivers at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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