Dover had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ellenville Blue Devils on Wednesday and snuck past 4-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dover also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
For Ellenville's part, Jacob Wright was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Wright has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wright was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Damien Betancourt-Gath was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Dover's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Ellenville, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Dover will take on Spackenkill at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Spackenkill will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Dover surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ellenville, they will head out on the road to square off against Pine Plains at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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