The Millennium Falcons are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Delta Saints at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Wednesday, Millennium got the win against West by a conclusive 17-1. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for Millennium this season.
Zachary Reyes spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Ethan Dowell was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Max Delgadillo was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Delta had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 24-14 margin over the Bears. Delta's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaden Clive was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Clive was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Spencer Buckley was a standout: he scored four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Izaya Rubio, who went 3-for-5 with two triples, four RBI, and a run.
Millennium's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Delta, their record now sits at 4-2.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Millennium has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.8 hits per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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