The Dreher Blue Devils will head out on the road to square off against the York Cougars at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Dreher is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Dreher's offense. They lost 9-0 to York on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For York's part, Dreher's batters probably weren't too happy with Layla Clayton, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 15 Ks (she gave up zero walks). Clayton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Natalie Dover was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alyvia Lingerfelt, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Dover wasn't the only one working in the hit department: York kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive matches.
York's record now sits at 10-3. As for Dreher, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dreher has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like York struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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