Dover extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-7. They came up short against the Newton Braves, falling 18-0. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Braves from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Newton, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Newton's part, Hunter Wolfe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Newton is undefeated when Wolfe allows one or fewer hits, but 2-6 otherwise. Wolfe was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Chase Wolfe was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Caulder Tellbuescher was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.
While Dover had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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