Delta hasn't had much luck against New Palestine recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Dragons at 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday, Delta came up short against Elwood and fell 6-1.
Delta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacquelyn Linn, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but New Palestine ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Hamilton Heights, sneaking past 6-4.
Sadey Hughbanks spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Payton Dye, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
New Palestine's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-7. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Delta, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Delta might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from New Palestine in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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