Manti is 10-0 against Delta since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Manti Templars will be playing at home against the Delta Rabbits at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Manti narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Emery 7-6. The win was just what Manti needed coming off of a 16-5 defeat in their prior game.
Aidali Orozco tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mara Thompson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Delta can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past North Sevier 18-6. Delta's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dally Bundy made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Bundy has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bundy was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mckenna Smith was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Lucy Nickle was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Manti's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Delta, their win bumped their record up to 2-10.
Manti took their victory against Delta in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 19-0. Does Manti have another victory up their sleeve, or will Delta turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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