Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's first game as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Wes-Del Warriors by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ava Montero and Addie Smith did some serious damage despite the final result: Montero went 1-for-2 with a home run, while Smith went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Carter, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
On Wes-Del's side, Bailee West made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. West has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. West was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Anderson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two doubles. Keylie Byrd was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wes-Del, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Delta by a score of 22-15 later that day.
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