Softball Game Preview: Delta Eagles vs. Frankton Eagles

Delta are taking a road trip to square off against Frankton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Delta has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Delta is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 15-8 to Lapel.

Everly Carter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Destinee Drown, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Frankton came out on top against Blackford on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Eagles' pitchers stepped up to hand the Bruins a 7-0 shutout. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.

Paige Parker made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.

In other pitching news, Grace Kessinger looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season.

Parker wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Malorie Clark, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Frankton moved to 11-7 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Delta, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.

Delta might still be hurting after the 26-3 defeat they got from Frankton when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Delta avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.