Slow start dooms Dover softball in Elite 8: Photos (2024)

Charlie Reese runs to third base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Head coach Hannah Duff speaks with the home plate umpire in the first inning during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Alli Hupp slides into second base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Lainey Kohler throws to first base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Madeline Fockler fields a ball in right field during the first inning of Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Teammates wait to celebrate with Jenna Molk after her two-run homer in the seventh inning during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Jenna Molk throws a pitch during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Avery Contini lays down a bunt during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Players celebrat from the bench during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Charlie Reese throws the ball back to the infield during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Logan Elm pitcher Sadie Binkley gets excited after an inning-ending strikeout during a 7-3 win against Dover in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Jenna Molk fires a pitch during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Lainey Kohler fields a ground ball during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Lainey Kohler has the ball dislodged by a sliding Taylor Fowler during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Charlie Reese runs toward first base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Kara Lint throws a pitch during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Charlie Reese dives back into third base after oversliding the bag during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Charlie Reese is tagged out at third base after oversliding the bag during the fourth inning of Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm during a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington Central.

Kara Lint throws a pitch during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Logan Elm players celebrate after Jacie Clifton's three-run homer in the fourth inning of a 7-3 win against Dover in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North. The win sent Logan Elm to its first state tournament since 2012.

Olivia McCue hits the ball during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Avery Contini runs the bases during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Avery Contini is forced out at third base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Avery Contini takes a throw at first base during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Sara Klar takes a swing during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Teammates wait to celebrate with Jenna Molk after her two-run homer in the seventh inning during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Head coach Hannah Duff walks off the field following Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Jacie Clifton hugs a teammate after Logan Elm's 7-3 win against Dover in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North. Logan Elm reached its first state tournament since 2012 behind Clifton's three-run homer in the fourth inning.

Sadie Binkley celebrates Logan Elm's 7-3 win against Dover in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North. Binkley pitched a complete game as Logan Elm reached its first state tournament in 12 years.

Logan Elm players celebrate with championship trophy after a 7-3 win against Dover in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North. The win sent Logan Elm to its first state tournament since 2012.

Dover senior Lainey Kohler listens to the coaches talk to the tema following a 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington Central. Dover finished 26-4 under first-year coach Hannah Duff.

Senior Lainey Kohler walks to get her runner-up medial during Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.

Lainey Kohler receives her runner-up medal following Dover's 7-3 loss to Circleville Logan Elm in a Division II regional final on Friday at Pickerington North.