Twin Rivers hasn't had much luck against Dexter recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Royals will take on the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Twin Rivers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Dexter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Twin Rivers came up short against Cooter and fell 4-1.
Bryce Dollins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Dexter never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Doniphan on Monday. They put the hurt on the Dons with a sharp 11-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Justus Lovelady, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Miller, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Twin Rivers' loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Dexter, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Twin Rivers hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Dexter struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Twin Rivers couldn't quite get it done against Dexter when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can the Royals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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