Baseball Game Preview: Delbarton Green Wave vs. Pope John XXIII

For the second straight game, Delbarton will face off against Pope John XXIII. The Green Wave will welcome Pope John XXIII at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Delbarton will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.

Delbarton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Pope John XXIII on Monday. The Green Wave blew past Pope John XXIII 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Green Wave, who have now won seven matches by ten runs or more so far this season.

For Pope John XXIII's part, Jack Portman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was Portman's first of the season.

Delbarton's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Pope John XXIII, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.