The Delta Eagles will head out to square off against the Centerville Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Delta has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Delta came up short against Northeastern and fell 12-8. The Eagles have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Addie Smith and Ava West did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while West scored a run while going 2-for-4. Those runs were Smith's first of the season. Everly Carter was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Centerville didn't have quite enough to beat Franklin County on Tuesday and fell 6-5. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
Madi Yount put in work no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Yount wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Seifer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Centerville, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Delta hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Centerville struggles in that department as they've averaged .418. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Delta suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Centerville when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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