Mena is 0-5 against Dierks since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bearcats will host the Outlaws at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Mena beat Ozark 12-7. The victory continues a trend for the Bearcats in their matchups with the Hillbillies: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Dierks gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over Foreman.
Danny Deer tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Dierks got a massive performance out of Tristen Godwin, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Godwin a new career-high. Kolton Gadbury was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Dierks always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mena's win bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Dierks, their victory bumped their record up to 7-13.
Mena couldn't quite finish off Dierks when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 11-9. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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