Delphi Community was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Winamac Warriors. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Delphi Community has scored all season.
Lexi Miller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off seven hits. Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Roth, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
On Winamac's side, the team relied heavily on Makayla Werner, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Corrin Combs, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Delphi Community's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Winamac, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Delphi Community has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Clinton Prairie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clinton Prairie has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.11 runs per game on average), something Delphi Community will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Winamac, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against North Judson-San Pierre at 5:30 p.m. North Judson-San Pierre has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.33 runs per game on average), something Winamac will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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