Softball Recap: Maelei Casler can't quite lead Sheridan over Delphi Community

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 7:12am

Softball Recap: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Delphi Community Oracles

Sheridan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They lost 13-1 to the Delphi Community Oracles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sheridan of the 8-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

Sheridan saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maelei Casler, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On Delphi Community's side, Lexi Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Delphi Community let Abby Pearson and Kylynn Spitznagle loose on the outfield. Pearson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Spitznagle scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Roth, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.

Sheridan's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Delphi Community, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7.

Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Taylor the next time they take the field. Sheridan will host Taylor at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while Delphi Community will head out to face them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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