Richlands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dixon Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Richlands of the 10-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Richlands got a good showing from Jack Leary, who tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Leary has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hayden Turner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Dixon's side, the team relied heavily on Bryson Ponsock, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Lincoln Everingham was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Richlands' defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Dixon, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-7.
Richlands will head out on the road to take on Dixon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richlands is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Dixon, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Southwest Onslow at 7:00 p.m.
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