The Dewar Dragons will venture away from home to challenge the Sperry Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dewar will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Dewar is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since April 5, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Kiefer 2-1. The two-run effort marked the Dragons' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
AIDEN TOMLINSON spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 15 Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dewar's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was S. Yaeger, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Sperry came up short against Dewey on Tuesday and fell 16-13.
Jake Blaylock made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another was Braxton Kirkendoll, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Dewar's win was their 38th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Sperry, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dewar hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Sperry struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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