Dexter waltzed into their game on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Poplar Bluff Mules out 4-2. This was a revenge match for Dexter, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-0 defeat when these two played last Friday.
Beau Carrier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Gibson Booker was excellent, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Dexter is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Poplar Bluff, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dexter will take on Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Poplar Bluff, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Kennett at 3:30 p.m. Kennett and Poplar Bluff are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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