For the second straight game, Dixon will face off against Stillman Valley. The Dukes & Duchesses will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixon will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Dixon proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 11) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Stillman Valley 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dukes & Duchesses have posted against the Cardinals since April 2, 2019.
Exadrian Diaz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Whelan, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Dixon's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Stillman Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Dixon's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Dukes & Duchesses have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Stillman Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Dixon continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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