The Caesar Rodney Riders will head out to face off against the Delaware Military Academy Seahawks at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Caesar Rodney is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
Caesar Rodney's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over Seaford. The Riders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Steven Donigan looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Teegan Monroney, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. Colby Rall was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Meanwhile, Delaware Military Academy faced Sussex Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Seahawks fell 8-5 to the Golden Knights. The Seahawks' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Caesar Rodney's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Delaware Military Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Caesar Rodney skirted past Delaware Military Academy 1-0 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Riders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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