Delta is a perfect 6-0 against Elite since May of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Saints will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Delta has five straight victories, Elite has 18 straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Delta barely beat Leroy Greene Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Saints' pitcher stepped up to hand the Lions a 12-0 shutout on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won nine games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Chase Parkinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Cole Hutson
| 03/05/26 @ Florin | 5 |
| 04/23/26 vs Esparto | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs Elite | 3 |
| 04/27/26 @ Leroy Greene Academy | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Leroy Greene Academy | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, Cole Hutson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Delta is 9-2 when Hutson posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Grayson Friend, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Delta was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Elite lost 10-4 to Esparto on Monday.
Delta's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Elite, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
Delta got the 'W' when the teams last played on April 9th against Elite by a conclusive 16-5 score. Will the Saints repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
