Delta extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They came up short against the Lapel Bulldogs, falling 15-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Everly Carter was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Destinee Drown, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As for Lapel, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Lapel, who have now won 11 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Lapel's side, Ava Everman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Everman has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Laylah Gore and Tatum Harper did most of the damage at the plate: Gore went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI, while Harper got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Gore has posted since back in March of 2024. Paige Stires was another key player, going 1-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Delta wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-0 loss against Frankton on the 16th. As for Lapel, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Shenandoah on the 17th.
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