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| 02/26/26 - Home | 11-5 W |
| 04/19/22 - Home | 10-4 W |
| 03/25/21 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/15/19 - Home | 16-4 W |
| 03/08/19 - Away | 3-2 W |
| + 4 more games |
Dixie County is 8-1 against Hamilton County since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Bears will head out on the road to challenge the Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Dixie County made easy work of Fort White and carried off a 20-5 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won seven in a row.
Dixie County got a massive performance out of Gray Wampler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. With that strong performance, Wampler is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Joel Lord was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Dixie County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fort White only managed seven.
Meanwhile, Hamilton County got the win against FAMU DRS on Friday by a conclusive 17-2. The matchup marked the Trojans' most dominant victory of the season.
Hamilton County gave Noah Smith the start and clearly made the right call: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tucker Flynn was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Hamilton County: the team is 8-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Dyllan Grant also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Dixie County's record now sits at 8-4. As for Hamilton County, their record is now 9-4.
Dixie County got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in February against Hamilton County by a conclusive 11-5 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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