Dover had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Pond Creek-Hunter on Thursday. Dover blew past Pond Creek-Hunter 7-1. This was payback for the Longhorns, who suffered a 6-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
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Casen Buck was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Dover is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-4 otherwise. Buck was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carter Kitchens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Jonah Pendergraft was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Dover is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Pond Creek-Hunter and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Coincidentally, Dover and Pond Creek-Hunter will both be playing Pioneer-Pleasant Vale the next time they take the field. Pond Creek-Hunter will head out to face Pioneer-Pleasant Vale at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, while Dover will head out to face them at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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