Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 7-1 loss at the hands of the Carbon Dinos. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Delta has scored all season.
Marcus Chase put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Chase was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Chase wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dax Bliss, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Like Delta, Carbon also got a great game from a two-way player: Maizen Prichard. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Prichard was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rydge Butler was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Paxton Falk, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Carbon, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Morgan at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Delta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Carbon, they will head out on the road to face off against Richfield at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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