Indian Valley had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 6-8 to make it four. They fell just short of the Dover Crimson Tornadoes by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 8-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Shelby Gossett put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Gossett was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
As for Dover, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch.
Like Indian Valley, Dover also got a great game from a two-way player: Jenna Molk. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Molk has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Indian Valley will square off against Strasburg-Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dover, they will challenge Steubenville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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