Kennett, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats varsity baseball team fell to the Kennett Indians 13-1 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
The Indians took the lead on a single by Andrew Spence in the first inning on a 2-2 count. Dexter struggled with the Kennett's high-powered offense giving up a total of 13 runs.
The Indians had another big inning scoring seven runs in the third with hitters such as Lukey Lockhert, Ty Ellis, Patrick Maddox, Jackson Henfling, Spence, and Brenton Tidd who all drove in runs.
Zane Wallace led the Indians to victory on the pitcher's mound. He allowed one hit, one run and struck out seven in five innings.
Spence Owens of Dexter took the loss. He lasted almost three innings and allowed three hits, nine runs and struck out four.
Trenton Willis went 1 for 2 at the plate to lead the Bearcats in hits.
Spence led the Indians with a total of three hits in three at bats.
"We struggled today at the plate and our pitchers allowed 13 free base runners," commented Dexter head baseball coach Brian Becker. "I think we will improve once we get a few games under our belt."
Final Score Kennett 13, Dexter 1 (5 Innings)
DHS 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 1 2
KHS 2 2 7 2 X - 13 5 0
WP - Zane Wallace. LP - Spencer Owens. 2B - Luke Lockhert (K), Andrew Spence (K). Multiple hits - Kennett: Andrew Spence 3-4.