Delphi Community's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Eastern Comets by a score of 5-1. This was payback for Delphi Community, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lexi Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Delphi Community let Jenna Roth and Abby Pearson loose on the outfield. Roth scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Pearson scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Titus, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
On Eastern's side, Emillia Andrews was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Delphi Community's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Eastern, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-8.
Delphi Community will be playing at home against Sheridan at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sheridan is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Delphi Community will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Eastern, they will be playing at home against Clinton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clinton Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Eastern likes a good challenge.
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