Dexter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 16-1 to the Portageville Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dexter of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Portageville's part, Aubrey Greenwell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Greenwell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Greenwell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laney Stone, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Ja'Niya Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Dexter's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Portageville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season.
While Dexter had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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