Patriots
| 04/30/26 vs Delta | 5-4 |
| 04/28/26 @ McComb | 9-4 |
| 04/25/26 @ Ayersville | 5-1 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Patrick Henry ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Delta Panthers 5-4. Winning may never get old, but the Patriots sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Mack Hieber was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since April 4th.
Hieber wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Jardine, who went 2-for-4 with one run.
Patrick Henry hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delta struck out 14 times.
Patrick Henry's record is now 10-3-1. As for Delta, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Patrick Henry will head out to challenge Leipsic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Delta, they will host Hilltop at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cadets have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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