Baseball Recap: Dutch Fork Triumphs

Dutch Fork lost to Summerville back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Silver Foxes walked away with a 10-6 win over the Green Wave.

Chase Ellis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Dutch Fork is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Ellis was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since March 3rd.

In other pitching news, Brantley Loebs looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.

Ethan Offing

Runs

03/30/26 vs Summerville	3
03/07/26 vs Woodruff	3
03/20/26 vs Mid-Carolina	2
03/17/26 @ Chapin	2
03/13/26 vs Brookland-Cayce	2
+ 4 more games

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Offing, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Dutch Fork is undefeated when Offing posts two or more runs, but 1-7 otherwise. David Derrick was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.

Dutch Fork was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

The victory got Dutch Fork back to even at 7-7. As for Summerville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dutch Fork will welcome Lexington at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Wildcats have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Summerville, they will be playing at home against Hanahan at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.