Hicksville won the last time they faced Delta, and things went their way in Saturday's second game too. The Hicksville Aces narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Delta Panthers 7-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hicksville.
Ciannah Keeley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Keeley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Mckenna Baird was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Addie Sanders was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Like Hicksville, Delta also got a great game from a two-way player: Mackenzie Clapp. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Clapp has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Clapp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Clapp wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jasey Spiess, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kate Friess, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Delta hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hicksville struck out six times.
Hicksville now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Delta, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hicksville's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Edon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hicksville is facing Edon at the right time seeing as Edon is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Delta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bryan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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