On Friday, it was close, but the Delta Panthers sidestepped the Hilltop Cadets for a 7-6 win.
For Hilltop's part, Wade Wagner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wagner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wagner was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Shimp was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cameron Schlosser, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Delta's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Hilltop, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delta will face off against Wauseon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hilltop, they are on the road again on Monday to play Paulding at 5:00 p.m.
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