Denair came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Delhi Hawks. Denair's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaden Prine made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Prine has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Prine was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Lincoln Hart was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Connor Hart, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Denair's victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Delhi, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Denair will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orestimba at 4:00 p.m. on April 10th. As for Delhi, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mariposa County at 4:00 p.m. on April 10th.
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