Dover is 0-9 against Dallastown since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will square off against the Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. Dover will be strutting in after a win while Dallastown will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Dover turned things around against Hanover on Wednesday. They skirted past the Nighthawks 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since March 25, 2024.
Dover's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Noah Hare, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs Hare has posted since back in April of 2024. Jimmy Ehrlinger also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Dallastown fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Northeastern on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since April 22, 2024.
Sam Forry was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cade Flinchbaugh was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Logan Kessler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Dallastown's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Dover, their victory bumped their record up to 2-9.
Dover suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Dallastown when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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