The Dexter Bearcats secured the lead late in the game in an 11-9 victory over the Woodland Lady Cardinals on Thursday evening.
The game was tied at nine when the Lady Bearcats batted in the top of the eighth when Lexi Laramore drew a walk, scoring one run.
Woodland Lady Cardinals got things moving in the first inning, when they scored on a stolen base during Rhodie Long's at bat. She tripled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.
Both Woodland and Dexter blistered the bats collecting ten and six hits respectively.
Dexter tallied three runs in the fifth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Molly simmons, Kinley Chappell, and Kaylee Hazel, all driving in runs in the frame.
The Lady Cardinals scored four runs in the sixth inning. The big inning came thanks to a fielder's choice by Maddie Long and an error on a ball put in play by Sara Koenig.
In the top of the 7th inning, the Lady 'Cats tied things up at nine when Laramore singled on a 1-1 count creating a run.
Amelia Jenkins pitched Dexter to another victory. She lasted eight innings, allowing six hits and nine runs while striking out eleven players.
Lilley Long took the loss for the Lady Cardinals She lasted five innings, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out four.
Dexter tallied ten hits. Chappell and Laramore each managed multiple hits.
Mallary Barks wen 3-for-5 at the plate to lead the Cardinals in hits.
Dexter (9-7) play at Caruthersville on Friday evening.
Woodland (8-7) will host the Puxico Lady Indians on Friday evening.
Dexter 11, Woodland 9
Dexter 020 131 22 11 9 2
Woodland 300 204 00 9 6 5
Dexter (9-7) – Batting: Lexie Laramore (3-5, 3 RBIs, Run), Kinleigh Chappell (3-3, 2 2B, 5 Runs, RBI), Molly Simmons (1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 Runs). Pitching: WP – Amelia Jenkins (8 IP, 6 H, 9 Runs, 8 BB, 11 K).
Woodland (8-7) – Batting: Mallary Barks (3-5, 2 2B, RBI, 3 Runs), Chloe Goodwin (1-3, RBI, 2 Runs), Rhodie Long (1-3, 3B, RBI, 2 Runs). Pitching: LP – Lilly Long (5 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 4 K), R. Long (3 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 8 BB, 0 K).
Pictured is Abbie Sandage, third base, for the Dexter Lady Bearcats. (previous home game)
