Pioneer-Pleasant Vale has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.37 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dover Longhorns. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Longhorns earlier this season, when they won 11-1.
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale's defeat dropped their record down to 17-2. As for Dover, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pioneer-Pleasant Vale will take on Fairview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.6 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dover, they will challenge Lookeba-Sickles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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