Dixie County was the 10-3 winner over Bell when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Dixie County Bears might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-2 to the Bell Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Dixie County has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kade McCaskill was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Luke NesSmith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bell's side, Levi Jacobs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. Jacobs has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bell saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Philman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Dixie County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Bell, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dixie County will take on Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Dixie County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bell, they will be playing at home against Riverside Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Bell's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Riverside Christian has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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