The Sperry Pirates are taking a road trip to challenge the Dewar Dragons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Sperry has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Dewar will arrive with ten straight wins.
Sperry lost 10-2 to Collinsville on Saturday.
Sperry saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Parker Rice, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Dewar faced Caddo in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Dragons narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bruins 3-1.
Cooper McGee spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Dewar's win bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Sperry, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sperry hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Dewar struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sperry suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Dewar in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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