Cumberland lost against Dieterich back in May of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Cumberland Pirates took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dieterich Movin Maroons. The loss continues a trend for Cumberland in their matchups with Dieterich: they've now lost five in a row.
For Dieterich's part, Carson Baxter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Baxter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baxter was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Funneman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gavin Meinhart, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Cumberland's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Dieterich, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-13.
Cumberland will stay at home for another game and welcome Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Dieterich, they will head out on the road to face off against Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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