Del City is 0-8 against Midwest City since April of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Bombers at 2:00 p.m. Del City has given up an average of 15.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northwest Classen hit Del City with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Knights, falling 13-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Del City saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Demarrion Bruton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Midwest City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Bishop Kelley. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bombers have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Del City's loss dropped their record down to 3-23. As for Midwest City, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-17.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Del City has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Midwest City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Del City suffered a grim 19-4 defeat to Midwest City in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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