Softball Preview: Lapel Bulldogs vs. Delta Eagles
After two games on the road, Lapel is heading back home. They will take on the Delta Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Lapel is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Anderson (and have done all season long). Lapel was the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over Anderson on Wednesday.
Ava Everman and Karlie Jannings were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Everman didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Jannings tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Everman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Jannings scored a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Tatum Harper was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and a double while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Laylah Gore, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Shelbyville by a score of 8-6.
Delta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Carter, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lapel is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Delta, their loss dropped their record down to 3-14.
Delta's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lapel has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Delta, though, as they've been averaging 12. Given Lapel's sizable advantage in that area, Delta will need to find a way to close that gap.
Lapel took their win against Delta in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 16-6. Will Lapel repeat their success, or does Delta have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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