The Delta Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Pendleton Heights Arabians at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
On Monday, Delta beat Jay County 8-4.
Kaeb Stebbins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Zane Cline was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Campbell Light, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Pendleton Heights was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Richmond.
Pendleton Heights also got a good showing from Landon Oler, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Oler has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ty Frakes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Delta's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Pendleton Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Delta has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pendleton Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Delta came up short against Pendleton Heights in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 12-9. Can Delta avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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