Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Delta). They were the clear victors by a 28-8 margin over the Moffat County Bulldogs on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Davion Lopez made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Delta is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-5 otherwise. Lopez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Joe Black
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In other batting news, Delta got a massive performance out of Joe Black, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Black a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Deacon Shean, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Delta always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .698. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Delta's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5. As for Moffat County, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Delta beat the Bulldogs by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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