Baseball Preview: Delta Eagles vs. Bellmont Braves
The Delta Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Bellmont Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Bellmont took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Delta, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Delta finally turned things around against Wapahani on Thursday. Delta had just enough and edged Wapahani out 3-2.
Kayden Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jacob Roach, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Campbell Light was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Bellmont's offense. They fell 3-0 to Whitko on Friday. Bellmont just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Delta now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Bellmont, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9-1.
Delta beat Bellmont 4-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Delta since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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