Delta is 2-8 against Shelbyville since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Delta Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Shelbyville Golden Bears at 6:00 p.m. Delta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Delta is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Muncie Central (and have done all season long). Delta blew past Muncie Central 16-1. Delta's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Campbell Light made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Light was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Ayden Mitchell looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Everrett Linn, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Kaeb Stebbins was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 13-7 defeat to Franklin Central might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Shelbyville has lost by exactly six runs.
Grantland Fitzgerald was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dalton Jones, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Delta's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Shelbyville, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Delta has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Shelbyville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Delta might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Shelbyville in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Delta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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