The Delta Rabbits will head out on the road to take on the Morgan Trojans at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Delta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 7-1 walloping at the hands of Carbon. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Delta has scored all season.
Marcus Chase put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Chase was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Chase wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dax Bliss, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Morgan made sure to put some runs up on the board against Judge Memorial Catholic on Wednesday. Morgan blew past Judge Memorial Catholic 18-5. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Morgan has managed all season.
Tryker Jones looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Benton Palmer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was George Jensen, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Morgan, they pushed their record up to 5-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Delta has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Morgan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Delta took their win against Morgan when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Delta since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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