It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Wes-Del ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Daleville Broncos 5-4. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Bailee West spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 15 Ks.
Marley Bertram
| 04/15/25 vs Daleville | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ South Adams | 0 |
| 04/12/25 @ South Adams | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Wapahani | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Delta | 2 |
| 04/13/24 vs Delta | 3 |
At the plate, Marley Bertram was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Keylie Byrd, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Wes-Del was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Wes-Del's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Daleville, their record now sits at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wes-Del will host Southwood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Daleville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambridge City Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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