Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the New Palestine Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 10-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Delta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zane Cline, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On New Palestine's side, Rigg Mahurin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Mahurin has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Matheis, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Nic Deering, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for New Palestine, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Delta will head out on the road to face off against Wapahani at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Wapahani has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for New Palestine, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fishers at 6:00 p.m.
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