Carroll is 1-9 against Delphi Community since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Carroll Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Delphi Community Oracles at 5:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Delphi Community is hoping to do on Thursday what Tri-Central couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Carroll's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Carroll blew past Tri-Central 18-7.
Rylie Lanum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Kaylin Randle was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Kingery, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Delphi Community scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let Tri-Central onto the board and left with a 14-0 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Lexi Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. 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 was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Delphi Community let Emma Titus and Lacey S pickering loose on the outfield. Titus scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while S pickering scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jenna Roth was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Carroll's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Delphi Community, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Carroll has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Delphi Community struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carroll suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Delphi Community in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Carroll have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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