Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's second game as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Hicksville Aces by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 8-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Saturday's first game.
Mackenzie Clapp put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Clapp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Clapp was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Clapp wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jasey Spiess, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Olivia Tipton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Delta hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hicksville struck out six times.
Like Delta, Hicksville also got a great game from a two-way player: Ciannah Keeley. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Keeley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Mckenna Baird was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Addie Sanders, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hicksville, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Bryan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hicksville, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Edon, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Hicksville is facing Edon at the right time seeing as Edon is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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