University is 6-1 against Delta since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The University Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Delta Panthers at 1:30 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (University: 2, Delta: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
University can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Strasburg. The victory made it back-to-back wins for University.
Preston Natividad was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Natividad was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Will Korby was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Connor Weber was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Delta had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.9 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Saturday. They came out on top against the Rams by a score of 6-3.
Like University, Delta also got a great game from a two-way player: Ripp Lockhart. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Lockhart has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lockhart was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Lockhart wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Delgado, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
University pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Delta, their record is now 11-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. University has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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