Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's first game as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to the Hicksville Aces. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delta of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jasey Spiess made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Keagyn Gillen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Hicksville's side, Kennedy Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lilly Porter, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two doubles and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylynn Price, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hicksville, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Delta by a score of 7-5 later that day.
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