Dover scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Fairfield Knights with a sharp 14-2 victory. With that win, Dover brought their scoring average up to 7.8 runs per game.
David Crone Jr. made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Crone Jr. has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Crone Jr. was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Kamden Hinze looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk every time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Noah Hare was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Ryan Mitchell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
On Fairfield's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Dover and bumps their season record up to 2-2. As for Fairfield, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Dover will head out on the road to take on Spring Grove at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dover is facing Spring Grove at the right time seeing as Spring Grove is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Fairfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Christian School of York at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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