Delta has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.5 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Richfield Wildcats, falling 10-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 4, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Ashton Stefanoff was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Stefanoff wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyler Davies, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Delta's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Richfield, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Delta will square off against rival Carbon at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Richfield is set to take on their familiar foe Canyon View at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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