Dexter, MO - The Dexter Middle School baseball team had their first at home game against the Kennett Indians in dramatic fashion.  The game was tied at seven when Trey Pedigo singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run by Justus Lovelady winning the game 8-7.

A four-run lead in the sixth inning was just enough for the Bearcats to hold off the Indians for the victory.  Kennett scored four runs in the failed comeback on a double by Prewett and a single by Cohn.

Kennett jumped on the board first when an error scored one run for them.

Dexter scored four runs in the sixth inning.  Pedigo, Gibson Booker, and Hunter Massey all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Houston Neely was on the mound for the 'Cats and was credited with the victory.  He lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out four.

Prewett took the loss for the Indians.  He went two-thirds of an inning, allowing one run on three hits, striking out two and walking zero.

Gibson Booker did start the game for the Bearcats.  He lasted four and a third innings, allowing one hit and three runs while striking out eight at the plate.

The Dexter Bearcats tallied ten hits, Massey, Pedigo, and Will Guethle each managed multiple hits.

Dexter took a loss to Cape Central 10-3 on Thursday, March 24th in their first game of the season.

Dexter Middle School Bearcats (1-1) will be back in action on Tuesday when they travel to New Madrid Middle School.  First pitch is 4:00 p.m.