Trenton won the last time they faced Dixie County, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Trenton Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Dixie County Bears 6-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Trenton.
Brant Bivens made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bivens has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bivens was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Mason VunCannon looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Isaac Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Pierson Weatherilt, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Trenton pushed their record up to 8-9 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Dixie County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trenton will take on Suwannee at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Dixie County, they will head out on the road to challenge Williston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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