Delta is 0-3 against Bryan since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Delta Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Bryan Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's second game as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Hicksville by a score of 7-5.
Mackenzie Clapp put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow 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.
Meanwhile, Bryan fell victim to Maumee and their airtight pitching crew in their second game on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Panthers. Bryan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Bryan, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Delta suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Bryan in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Delta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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