Delta State vs. Lee University: Statesmen Collect 11 Hits but Fall 9-6 in Series Opener
Delta State's baseball team recorded 11 hits in the series opener at Lee, but the tenth-ranked Flames emerged victorious in game one.
By the Numbers- Delta State: 10 strikeouts by the four pitchers
- Final Score: Delta State 6, Lee University 9
- Both teams went scoreless in the first inning, with Lee taking the lead in the second inning with 2 runs.
- Lee extended their lead to 5-0 after the third inning and 8-1 after the sixth inning.
- Delta State scored multiple runs in the eighth and ninth innings but fell short, with the final score being 9-6 in favor of Lee.
- The series at Lee concludes with a doubleheader scheduled for the next day in Cleveland, TN.
The series at Lee will conclude with a doubleheader the following day in Cleveland, TN, with the first game scheduled for 12:00 pm CT.
Bottom LineDelta State baseball team showed a strong hitting performance with 11 hits, but Lee University secured a win in the series opener. The team's pitching lineup had a combined 10 strikeouts, but Lee's strong offense led them to a 9-6 victory. The upcoming doubleheader will be crucial for Delta State to bounce back and even the series.
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