Delta is 0-9 against Shelbyville since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will challenge the Golden Bears at 6:00 p.m. Delta has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Delta lost 13-2 to Centerville on Thursday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Caidyn Freiburger and Destinee Drown stepped up to the plate in a big way. Freiburger went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Drown went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was Drown's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville got themselves on the board against New Castle on Tuesday, but New Castle never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Trojans. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Golden Bears.
The team relied heavily on Addison Stieneker, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Shearer, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Shelbyville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Shelbyville now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Delta, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Delta hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Shelbyville struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Delta couldn't quite finish off Shelbyville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 8-6. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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