Dixon lost against Croatan back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Dixon Bulldogs fell just short of the Croatan Cougars by a score of 5-4. Dixon has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dixon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jonathan Guslander, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Guslander has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On Croatan's side, Liam McFadden was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). McFadden was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Matthew Woody looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, Weston Thomas was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Nathan Michalowicz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Dixon's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Croatan, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-3.
Dixon will head out on the road to face off against West Carteret at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Carteret will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Dixon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Croatan, they will be playing in front of their home fans against White Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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