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| 05/10/23 - Home | 4-2 W |
| 05/05/23 - Neutral | 9-0 W |
| 05/06/21 - Home | 12-0 W |
| 03/18/21 - Away | 14-2 W |
| 03/12/20 - Away | 7-4 W |
| + 2 more games |
Dorman has gone 6-1 against Dutch Fork recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Silver Foxes at 6:00 p.m.
Dorman's last matchup with Belton-Honea Path could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Cavaliers lost 11-0 to the Bears. The Cavaliers' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Dorman saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Bishop, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Dutch Fork never let their opponents score on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Rock Hill.
Layla Peppers made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Haley Alderman was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abigail Pouliot, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Dutch Fork hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Dorman's loss dropped their record down to 15-8-1. As for Dutch Fork, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dorman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Dutch Fork struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dorman skirted past Dutch Fork 4-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will the Cavaliers repeat their success, or do the Silver Foxes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
