Bernie, Missouri – The Dexter Bearcats took care of business in the first round of District play on Monday afternoon.  They defeated Bloomfield 13-3 in six innings and earned a third opportunity to beat the Bernie Mules.

Bloomfield seeded sixth jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning.  Dexter struck back tied the game at 3 all and later took a 5-3 lead in the second inning.  They scored four runs in the fifth and sixth innings to secure the win.

Brittany Brown hit a pair of bunt singles and drew three walks.  Amber Spence had a pair of hits and three RBIs.

Morgan Ross earned the win allowing only eight hits and struck out two. 

Dexter will play the #1 seeded Bernie Mules in the District Semifinal on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Bernie.  The Mules have defeated the Bearcats twice in regular season, 5-0 and 10-2.

Final Score Dexter 13, Bloomfield 3 (6 Innings)

Bloomfield  3  0  0  0  0  0  -    3  8  4

Dexter        3  2  0  0  4  4  -  13  9  1

WP – Morgan Ross, LP – Kara Owen.  HR – Amber Spence (D), 2B – Haley Cornett (D), Rachel Petit (B), Vidalia Mace (B).  Multiple Hits: Brittany Brown 2-2, Amber Spence 2-3; Bloomfield Rachel Pettit 2-3, Vidalia Mace 2-3.