Caesar Rodney faced Delmar in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Riders came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 9-5. This was payback for the Riders, who suffered a 7-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Evan Fowler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Fowler was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Kurt Helsdon
| 04/30/26 @ Delmar | 4 |
| 05/03/25 @ Archmere Academy | 3 |
| 04/16/26 @ Sussex Tech | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Laurel | 2 |
| 03/31/26 vs Polytech | 2 |
In other batting news, Kurt Helsdon was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jadrian Sanchez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Caesar Rodney pushed their record up to 12-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Delmar, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Caesar Rodney will take on Smyrna at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Riders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Delmar, they will square off against Sussex Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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