The Delphi Community Oracles are taking a road trip to challenge the Twin Lakes Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Delphi Community has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Delphi Community came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Rossville, falling 12-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Oracles were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Twin Lakes hadn't done well against Benton Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Indians came out on top against the Bison by a score of 12-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Maddy Hook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Quinn Gilford and Miya Clerget did most of the damage at the plate: Gilford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Clerget went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Gilford a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Oliver, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Twin Lakes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Delphi Community has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Twin Lakes, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Twin Lakes' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Delphi Community has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Twin Lakes, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Delphi Community's sizable advantage in that area, the Indians will need to find a way to close that gap.
Delphi Community took their win against Twin Lakes in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Oracles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
