Dover had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it nine. They lost 17-1 to the Polytech Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Senators of the 22-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Polytech, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
For Polytech's part, Riley Merritt tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Merritt has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Polytech got a massive performance out of Marissa Hipkins, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabrielle Bogdon, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Coming up, Dover will head out to square off against Seaford at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Polytech, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodbridge at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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