The Delphi Community Oracles will head out on the road to square off against the Carroll Cougars at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Delphi Community is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 17-4 margin over Tri-Central on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for Delphi Community as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Josh Hartley was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Carroll got themselves on the board against Tri-Central on Tuesday, but Tri-Central never followed suit. They blew past the Trojans 11-0. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Carroll this season.
The team relied heavily on Cale Peters, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Clayton Johnston, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Delphi Community's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Carroll, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Delphi Community has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Carroll struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Delphi Community came out on top in a nail-biter against Carroll in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 2-0. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Carroll's Tanner Turnpaugh, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be that much easier for Delphi Community to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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