Pottsville proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 15) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Dover Pirates out 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Pottsville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kara Liverett was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kasidy Horton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Dover's side, Addisyn Anderson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Lily Titsworth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Adelyn Ayers, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Pottsville's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Dover, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Pottsville will be playing at home against Morrilton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pottsville's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Morrilton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dover, they will head out on the road to square off against Hector at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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