Delta proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 19) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Leroy Greene Academy Lions 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Saints have posted since April 10, 2025.
Chase Parkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Wyatt Griffiths
| 03/05/26 @ Florin | 5 |
| 04/13/26 @ Esparto | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs Elite | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Esparto | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Leroy Greene Academy | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Griffiths, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Delta: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Cole Hutson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Delta is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Leroy Greene Academy, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-5.
Looking ahead, Delta will head out on the road to face off against Elite at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The unknown have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.18 runs per game on average), something the Saints will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Leroy Greene Academy, they will square off against Esparto at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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