Delta proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 11) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Basalt Longhorns, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since March 14th.
Landon Kennell was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one double.
Alex Mack
| 04/28/26 @ Basalt | 4 |
| 04/07/26 vs Moffat County | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Rifle | 1 |
| 04/18/26 vs Gunnison | 1 |
| 04/15/26 @ Aspen | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Mack, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Gavyn Gibson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Delta hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Basalt struck out 12 times.
Delta has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Basalt, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delta will host Coal Ridge at 3:00 p.m. on May 7. As for Basalt, they will challenge Resurrection Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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