Delta has not done well against Shelbyville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Delta Eagles walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Shelbyville Golden Bears. The win made it back-to-back victories for Delta.
Zane Cline made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cline was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Delta got a great performance from Kayden Thomas as he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits.
Cline wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Ritchie, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Shelbyville's side, Aiden Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Delta's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Shelbyville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Delta will have a chance to go back-to-back against Shelbyville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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