The Delta Panthers will venture away from home to square off against the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Montezuma-Cortez likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Delta didn't have quite enough to beat Cedaredge and fell 12-11.
Meanwhile, Montezuma-Cortez waltzed into their contest on Saturday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They came out on top against the Bears by a score of 8-5.
Devyn Cornett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Aubrey Rutherford was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Reagan Veach was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Montezuma-Cortez kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Montezuma-Cortez, they pushed their record up to 13-8 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
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