DeSoto got their first taste of in-conference action on Wednesday and they started things off strong. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Central Tigers. The win was nothing new for the Dragons as they're now sitting on three straight.
Austin Milton
| 04/08/26 @ Hillsboro | 8 |
| 04/21/26 @ Pacific | 3 |
| 04/02/26 @ North County | 2 |
| 03/21/26 vs Fatima | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Perryville | 1 |
Austin Milton was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because DeSoto is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 9-14 otherwise. Milton was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Milton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Coleman, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Coleman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
DeSoto's record now sits at 12-14. As for Central, they dropped their record down to 17-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. DeSoto will take on rival Festus at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Central is set to challenge their familiar foe Poplar Bluff at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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