The Dixon Bulldogs will take on the Steelville Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses dating back to last season for Dixon and eight for Steelville dating back to last season.
Things were looking good for Dixon after they put the first runs on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Licking.
Meanwhile, Steelville scored the most runs they've had this season on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against Bourbon, falling 12-4.
Steelville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was GracieMae Boone, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those stolen bases were Boone's first of the season. Another was Aaleigha Decker, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Dixon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Steelville, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Dixon came out on top in a nail-biter against Steelville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 6-5. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cardinals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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