Bigelow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dover Pirates. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Jay Howell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances.
Bigelow's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Dover, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Looking ahead, Bigelow will venture away from home to challenge Wonderview at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Daredevils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.33 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dover, they will be playing at home against Mayflower at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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