Softball Recap: Delta Panthers vs. Swanton Bulldogs
Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-3 walloping at the hands of the Swanton Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Delta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keagyn Gillen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Swanton's side, Taylor Forrest made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Forrest has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Forrest was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lyla Carrizales was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gabbie Orner, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 2-12-1. As for Swanton, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Wauseon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Swanton, they will head out on the road to face off against Hicksville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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