Dieterich won the last time they faced Cumberland, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Dieterich Movin Maroons walked away with a 14-11 victory over the Cumberland Pirates. With that win, Dieterich brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Carson Baxter made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Baxter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baxter was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Jaxon Funneman was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Gavin Meinhart was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Dieterich and bumps their season record up to 7-13. As for Cumberland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
Dieterich is on the road again on Thursday to play Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. As for Cumberland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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