
Kennett, MO - The Dexter Bearcats baseball team traveled to Kennett on Friday evening falling behind early and couldn't come back in a 14-1 loss to the Indians.
Kennett (12-2) scored on a home run by Reese Robinett, a single by JT Williams, a single by Matt Gardner, a double by Bodey Ellis, a double by Tanner Pierce, a double by Brooks Nigut, and a double by Robinett all in the first inning. Ten runs were scored in the first inning for the Indians. Four of those runs came from Reese Robinett, as he hit two home runs in the first inning alone, both with a runner on second.
Kaeden Kennedy singled in the first inning to bring in the Bearcats only run.
Williams led the Indians to victory on the mound. He surrendered one run on three hits over five innings, striking out eight.
The Indians collected 12 hits. Robinett, Pierce, and Tanner Duncan each had multiple hits for Kennett. Robinett was 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Kennett in hits.
Dexter (9-7) struggled to contain the high-powered offense of the Kennett Indians, giving up 12 runs.
Kennedy, Camden Riley and Jackson Howard each managed one hit to lead Dexter.
With a 14-1 win over Dexter, the Kennett Indians were able to get in and out and played only five innings due to the mercy rule.
Final Score Kennett 14, Dexter 1
Kennett 10 0 4 0 X X X 14 12 0
Dexter 1 0 0 0 0 X X 1 3 2
Dexter will be back in action on Tuesday traveling to Twin Rivers. First pitch is 4:30 p.m.