Delta is a perfect 6-0 against Elite since May of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Saints are taking a road trip to face off against the unknown at 4:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Delta has three straight victories, Elite has 17 straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Delta proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 19) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Leroy Greene Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Saints have posted since April 10, 2025.
Chase Parkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Wyatt Griffiths
| 03/05/26 @ Florin | 5 |
| 04/13/26 @ Esparto | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs Elite | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Esparto | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Leroy Greene Academy | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, Wyatt Griffiths was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Delta's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Cole Hutson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Elite lost 15-4 to Esparto on Thursday.
Ma'Kai Little was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs. Parker Reason also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Elite's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Delta, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Everything went Delta's way against Elite when the teams last played last Thursday, as Delta made off with a 16-5 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Saints 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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