Softball Recap: Delta Eagles vs. Monroe Central Golden Bears
Delta can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Monroe Central Golden Bears. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Delta also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Haley Loser was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Loser was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Delta let Hannah Carter and Fancy Robbins loose on the outfield. Carter went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Robbins scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Monroe Central's side, Whitley Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ailey Moon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Monroe Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Delta's win bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Monroe Central, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Delta will challenge Muncie Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Monroe Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wes-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wes-Del is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
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