Delta is 0-10 against Manti since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Delta Rabbits will be staying on the road to face off against the Manti Templars at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Delta scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on North Sevier with a sharp 18-6 victory. The win was just what Delta needed coming off of a 12-3 defeat in their prior game.
Dally Bundy made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Bundy has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bundy was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Delta got a massive performance out of Mckenna Smith, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Lucy Nickle was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Manti had just enough and edged Emery out 7-6 on Friday. The victory was just what Manti needed coming off of a 16-5 loss in their prior contest.
Aidali Orozco tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Mara Thompson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Delta's record now sits at 2-10. As for Manti, their record now sits at 5-8.
Delta's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. Delta has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Manti, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Delta continue to outrun the ball?
Delta might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Manti in their previous meeting back in March. Can Delta avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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