ITTA BENA - The Delta Devils fizzled out in a 10-3 loss to the Braves of Alcorn State University. Cecil Hodges took the mound for the Delta Devils and in 5 and 2/3 innings gave up 10 hits, six earned runs, while recording seven strikeouts.
While defense was solid, a bevy of hits in succession propelled the opponent to a large lead, which proved to be insurmountable.
Visiting pitcher Reggie Johnson and his relief held the Delta Devils to 5 hits the entire game, which kept the swift footed base runners in the dugout versus on the diamond pressuring pitchers into a perfect delivery.
The rubber match of the weekend series will take place on Sunday at 1 pm, as the Delta Devils look to recapture the magic of their first conference win of the season.