Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Austin McIntosh (12) scores from second base on a throwing error during the first inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter. Tyson Cox also scored on the play, giving the Mules a 2-0 lead. Dexter catcher Ethan Kincy, right, awaits the throw to the plate.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Dexter's Landon Henson pitches against Poplar Bluff during the first inning Monday at East City Park. Henson was the losing pitcher in the Bearcats' 20-3 loss to Poplar Bluff.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Dexter assistant coach Drew Pixley, center, talks with his infielders during the first inning Monday at East City Park.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Wyatt Rowland makes a diving catch in right field of a line drive off the bat of Dexter's Garrett Henson during the third inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Noah Burkey slides safely into first base on a pickoff attempt during the first inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter. Dexter first baseman Spencer Owens awaits the pickoff throw.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff shortstop Tyson Cox throws to first base for an out against Dexter during the first inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter. Poplar Bluff second baseman Turner Fritts backs up the play.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Cole Dickerson hits a grand slam during the second inning Monday at East City Park In Dexter. Dickerson hit one of the Mules' four home runs in their 20-3 rout of Dexter.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Noah Burkey (34), Austin McIntosh (12) and Mason Libla (10) celebrate Turner Fritts' home run against Dexter during the third inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter. Fritts went 3 for 4 with two home runs and seven RBIs in the Mules' 20-3 victory.
Monday, April 16, 2018, Dexter, Mo. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith) Poplar Bluff's Mason Libla pitches against Dexter during the first inning Monday at East City Park in Dexter. Libla was the winning pitcher in the Mules' 20-3 victory.
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