Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats (0-2) just couldn't come back in a 12-2 loss to the Redbirds on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. East Carter jumped out to a 5-1 lead before earning 7 runs in the fifth to cinch the game.

Caleb Hoggard held the mound for Dexter surrendering five runs on seven hits over 3 1/2 innings striking out two.

Trey Johnson and Haden Hillis entered the game as relief throwing 1 1/3 innings respectively for the 'Cats.

Dexter struggled to contain the high-powered offense by the Redbirds giving up 12 total runs.

East Carter scored seven runs in the fifth inning.  The hit two home runs on the day.  One in the second inning and one in the firth inning.

Luke Thurston went 2 for 2 at the plate to lead Dexter in hits.

Alex Kearbey Jordan Douglas each had two hits, a home run and a pair of RBIs to lead the Redbirds under new coach Ethan Boyer.  Dalton Rudd and Cody Hampton both had doubles. No errors were committed by East Carter.

East Carter  211   17X   X   12  10  0

Dexter          010   01X  X      2    6  1