Delta won the last time they faced Bellmont, and things went their way on Monday too. The Delta Eagles had just enough and edged the Bellmont Braves out 5-4. That's two games straight that Delta has won by just one run.
Maddox Huffman looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jacob Roach, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Zane Cline, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Bellmont's side, Will Baker was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Beau Baker was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Delta and bumps their season record up to 10-8. As for Bellmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Daleville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bellmont, they will be playing at home against New Haven at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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