The Rochester Zebras are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Delphi Community Oracles at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Rochester: 3.8, Delphi Community: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Rochester is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over Pioneer.
Bria Rensberger spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Wilson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Brailyn Hunter was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Delphi Community owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Carroll. The win made it back-to-back victories for Delphi Community.
The result came thanks to Lexi Miller's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Jenna Roth was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Titus, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Rochester has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Delphi Community, their win bumped their record up to 17-8.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Rochester hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Delphi Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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