For the second straight game, Lewis Cass will face off against Delphi Community. The Kings will head out to take on the Oracles at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lewis Cass has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lewis Cass came up short against Delphi Community on Saturday, falling 14-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Kings in their meetings with the Oracles: they've now lost six in a row.
For Delphi Community's part, Mairi Cunningham made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Cunningham was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 games.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Roth, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mady Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Delphi Community always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewis Cass only posted an OBP of .348.
The win (which was Delphi Community's third in a row) raised their record to 11-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Lewis Cass, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lewis Cass hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Delphi Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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