Basalt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 10-4 to the Delta Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Basalt of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Parker Sims and Sebastian Oliver did some serious damage despite the final result: Sims scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Oliver scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Rowley, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Delta's side, Ripp Lockhart and Lance Porter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lockhart pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Porter tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Lockhart went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI, while Porter scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jesse Delgado was excellent, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4.
Basalt's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Delta, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-5.
Basalt will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Aspen, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Basalt is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. Delta does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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