The Twin Lakes Indians will take on the Delphi Community Oracles at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Twin Lakes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Twin Lakes took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over Benton Central. The win was some much needed relief for the Indians as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Maddy Hook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Quinn Gilford
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At the plate, Quinn Gilford and Miya Clerget did most of the damage at the plate: Gilford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Clerget went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Gilford a new career-high. Taylor Oliver was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Twin Lakes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Delphi Community's offense. They came up short against Rossville on Thursday, falling 12-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Oracles in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost five in a row.
Delphi Community now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Twin Lakes, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Delphi Community's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Twin Lakes has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Delphi Community, though, as they've been averaging 9.9 hits. Given Twin Lakes' sizable advantage in that area, the Oracles will need to find a way to close that gap.
Twin Lakes suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Delphi Community when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
