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
State of Play
  • 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.
What's Next

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 Line

Delta 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.