Bartlett couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds by a score of 4-3 on Saturday. Bartlett was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bettye Davis East Anchorage apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Bettye Davis East Anchorage's part, Edison Polanco and Dylan Dumas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Polanco tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Dumas pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Polanco scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Dumas went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bettye Davis East Anchorage beat Bartlett by a score of 12-4.
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