Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 13-2 loss at the hands of the Juab Wasps. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Delta saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dax Bliss, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Juab's side, Connor Cowan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Cowan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cowan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Luke Marostica was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Larson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Juab, their win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will take on South Summit at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Delta is facing South Summit at the right time seeing as South Summit is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Juab, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Richfield, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m.
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