Dutch Fork not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since March 13th (when they won 13-3). They blew past the Sumter Gamecocks 10-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Silver Foxes also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2018.
Banks Head tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Raleigh Salters
| 04/02/26 @ Lexington | 3 |
| 03/03/26 @ Fox Creek | 3 |
| 04/04/26 vs Sumter | 2 |
| 03/31/26 vs Lexington | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Chapin | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Raleigh Salters, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Dutch Fork is 5-2 when Salters posts two or more runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Blake Splittgerber, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Dutch Fork was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Dutch Fork now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Sumter, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.
Looking ahead, Dutch Fork will challenge Dreher at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.27 runs per game on average), something the Silver Foxes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sumter, they will take on Gray Collegiate Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The War Eagles will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Gamecocks surely won't give up without a fight.
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