Maconaquah was handed a seven-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Delphi Community Oracles, sneaking past 6-5. For the Braves, this counts as revenge for the 6-2 win the Oracles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Blayklee Buman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Shaela Brazzel, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Brayden Peterson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Maconaquah's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Delphi Community, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Coming up, Maconaquah will be taking part in a tournament against North Newton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Delphi Community, they will welcome West Lafayette at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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