Delta is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will look to defend their home field against the Esparto Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Delta is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs back in March, they were much more limited against Buckingham Charter on Saturday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights.
Delta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grayson Friend, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Max Danila also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Esparto played against Winters last Friday and lost via forfeit.
Esparto is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5-1. As for Delta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Delta took their win against Esparto when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 12-0 score. Will the Saints repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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