Softball Game Recap: Dover Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 2:53pm

Softball Recap: Dover Tigers vs. Morristown-Beard Crimson

Dover is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 10-0 to the Morristown-Beard Crimson on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dover of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

For Morristown-Beard's part, Avery Neuer was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Neuer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Maya Patankar was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashley Parker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

Dover's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Morristown-Beard, their win bumped their record up to 11-4.

Dover will be playing in front of their home fans against West Morris Mendham at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games West Morris Mendham has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Morristown-Beard, they will head out on the road to challenge Academy of St. Elizabeth at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

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