The Delta Panthers will head out to take on the Patrick Henry Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Delta turned things around against Otsego on Saturday. They blew past the Knights 11-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
The team relied heavily on Jadon Lohman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season. Another player making a difference was Jack Tedrick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Delta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Otsego only managed four.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry beat McComb 9-4 on Tuesday.
Grant Schwab was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run and six RBI. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Mack Hieber was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Delta's record is now 5-6. As for Patrick Henry, their record now sits at 9-3-1.
Delta suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Patrick Henry in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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