Softball Recap: Delta takes loss despite strong performances from Mya Martinez and Ryllie Taylor

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 4:47pm

Softball Recap: Delta Panthers vs. Wauseon Indians

Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 14-8 to the Wauseon Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

Ryllie Taylor and Mya Martinez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Taylor went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Faith Kern was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

On Wauseon's side, Ava Kovar and Shelbi Leija did most of the damage at the plate: Kovar went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Leija went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Briana Hays, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Delta's loss dropped their record down to 2-13-1. As for Wauseon, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.

Delta will be playing in front of their home fans against Pettisville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wauseon, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Edgerton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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