Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 16-1 loss at the hands of the North Sanpete Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Lucy Nickle was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On North Sanpete's side, Katelyn Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Indigo North and Madyson Steadman did most of the damage at the plate: North fired off two home runs, six RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5, while Steadman went 4-for-6 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Payton Johnson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for North Sanpete, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will take on Emery at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Emery will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Delta surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Sanpete, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Juab at 3:30 p.m. North Sanpete will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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