Dixie had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 17-6 margin over the Desert Hills Thunder on Tuesday. Considering Dixie has won 19 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Dixie let Ridge Erickson and Logan Leavitt loose on the outfield. Erickson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Leavitt went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Braxton Yates, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Desert Hills' side, Crew Christensen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Cluff, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Dixie, bringing their record for this year to 26-3. As for Desert Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-9.
As of now, neither Dixie nor Desert Hills have any future games scheduled.
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