Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-1 to the Lapel Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 16-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Delta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Montero, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a double.
On Lapel's side, Krystin Davis made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Lapel, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Delta will be playing in front of their home fans against Wapahani at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lapel, they will head out on the road to face off against Shenandoah at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Shenandoah is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses at home, meaning Lapel will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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