For the second straight game, New Palestine will face off against Delta. The Dragons will head out on the road to challenge the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. New Palestine will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, New Palestine beat Delta 5-2.
Rigg Mahurin
| 05/06/25 vs Delta | 11 |
| 04/30/25 vs Greenfield-Central | 5 |
| 04/22/25 vs Mt. Vernon | 8 |
| 04/15/25 vs Yorktown | 8 |
| 04/08/25 @ Shelbyville | 8 |
| 04/03/25 @ Perry Meridian | 6 |
Rigg Mahurin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kingston Hedges was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Nunnally, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
New Palestine's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. As for Delta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. New Palestine has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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