Delta started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Start. They lost 11-1 to the Start Spartans on Tuesday.
For Start's part, Xavier Coleman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Coleman has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Coleman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Start got a massive performance out of Bryce Creecy, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Brandon Scott was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Delta dropped their record down to 3-8 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Start, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Pettisville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Delta is facing Pettisville at the right time seeing as Pettisville is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Start, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lima Senior at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Start's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Lima Senior's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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