Cedaredge hasn't had much luck against Delta recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Cedaredge Bruins will square off against the Delta Panthers at 3:00 p.m. Cedaredge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Cedaredge didn't have quite enough to beat Durango and fell 9-8.
Cedaredge got a massive performance out of Tia Homedew, who went 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Meri Hollembeak, who went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Cedaredge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 13-3 to Meeker. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Olivia Hines was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Velma Baily, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cedaredge's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Delta, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cedaredge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cedaredge suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Delta when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Cedaredge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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