DeSoto hadn't done well against Festus recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Dragons came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 1-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was a revenge game for the Dragons: when they faced off against the Tigers on Thursday, they had to take a 1-0 loss.
Dragons
| 05/09/25 @ Festus | 1-0 |
| 05/01/25 @ Windsor | 15-6 |
| 04/28/25 @ Potosi | 11-0 |
DeSoto pushed their record up to 12-14 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Festus, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeSoto will venture away from home to square off against Marquand-Zion at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Festus, they are taking a road trip to challenge Vianney at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday.
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