Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Monroe Catholic Rams. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Delta has scored all season.
For Monroe Catholic's part, Brian Bast made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Bast has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bast was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Gage Goble was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Daniel Bergstrom, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Monroe Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Delta by a score of 13-10 later that day.
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