There's no place like home for Delta, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders a 1-0 shutout on Thursday. This was payback for Delta, who suffered a 10-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Delta's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Silas Amelung, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Delta's victory ended a 13-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17. As for Saxony Lutheran, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delta will face off against Hayti at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Saxony Lutheran, they will head out on the road to take on Scott City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Scott City will roll in looking for their 23rd straight win, something Saxony Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight.
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