By Andrew Cato, ShowMe Times Sports

After a tough loss at the hands of the Twin Rivers Royals, the Dexter Bearcats returned home to face the Portageville Bulldogs on Monday (May 9) afternoon. The ‘Cats bats were hot in the contest, and after five innings, the Bearcats got the W with a 17-3 pounding of the Bulldogs.


Coach Brian Becker urged his team before the game to “start another win streak today,” and with district play looming on the horizon, the ‘Cats needed some positive momentum.


Jordan Miller got the start for the ‘Cats, and in his four innings of work struck out six batters and gave up 3 unearned runs.


Owen Flowers, who went 2-2 at the plate, came in during the fifth.


 “I thought Jordan threw a good ballgame,” Becker said of his starter. “We got up on [Portageville] and had a little trouble fielding the ball in the third inning to give up three unearned runs. Other than that it was pretty smooth sailing for the rest of the game.”

Alex Cliff, the Bearcats' first baseman, had a great offensive outing. Cliff went 3-4 with four RBI's and two runs scored, as well as stealing two bases.

The ‘Cats move to 8-10 on the season with the win, and will face Campbell on Tuesday (May 10) afternoon.


“[Campbell has] a good pitcher down there - kid’s done a heck of a job for them this year,” Becker said. “I’m hoping that we go down there and play another solid ballgame like we did yesterday and keep a winning streak heading into districts.”


The game is set for a 4:00 p.m. first pitch.

Looking ahead to the District Tournament - held at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau, the ‘Cats have earned the #3 seed and will face Scott City on Saturday (May 14) night at 7:30 p.m.

Photos above Top Photo: Jordan Fitts gets called out on a close play at the plate during Monday afternoon’s routing of Portageville. Fitts was 2-3 on the day.
Bottom photo: Alex Cliff slides safely under a tag at second base. Cliff had a huge day at the plate for the ‘Cats, going 3-4 with 4 RBI’s.