Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 16-0 to the New Palestine Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For New Palestine's part, Courtney Study looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Study has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Allie Blum was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Holman, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 3-20. As for New Palestine, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-3.
Delta will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Jay County at 7:00 p.m. Jay County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for New Palestine, they will head out on the road to face off against Avon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Avon is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so New Palestine will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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