Dexter hasn't had much luck against East Mountain recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Demons will welcome the Timberwolves at 3:00 p.m. Dexter has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dexter had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Loving put an end to it on Saturday. The Demons lost 13-1 to the Falcons. Surprisingly, this marked the seventh straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Dexter saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Spear, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, East Mountain waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. The three-run effort marked the Timberwolves' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Cole Darnell looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
East Mountain's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Dexter, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dexter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like East Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dexter suffered a grim 24-3 defeat to East Mountain in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Demons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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