Fairfield lost against Dover back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Fairfield Knights suffered a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Dover Eagles. Fairfield has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Fairfield saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Dover's side, David Crone Jr. made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Crone Jr. has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Crone Jr. was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Kamden Hinze looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk every time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Noah Hare was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Ryan Mitchell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
Fairfield's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Dover, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Fairfield will stay at home for another game and welcome Christian School of York at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dover, they will head out on the road to take on Spring Grove at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dover is facing Spring Grove at the right time seeing as Spring Grove is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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