Deltona dropped to 5-3 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Umatilla Bulldogs by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wolves have suffered since March 28, 2025.
Evan Grove
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Evan Grove was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Brayden Flores made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Umatilla, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
On Umatilla's side, Aidan Ross was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Ross has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cade Peterson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Looking ahead, Deltona will head out on the road to challenge Father Lopez at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Umatilla, they will challenge DME Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The -'s pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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