Delhi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 10-5 to the Le Grand Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delhi of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Sammy Soto made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Isac Vargas was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Delhi kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Le Grand's side, DIEGO MARTINEZ made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. MARTINEZ has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. MARTINEZ was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on COLTON HASLAM, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was ALEXIS GRANADOS, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Delhi now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Le Grand, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Delhi will head out on the road to square off against Orestimba at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Orestimba has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Le Grand, they will head out on the road to challenge Denair at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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