It was a good run, but Roaring Fork unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Delta Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Roaring Fork of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Delta's part, Ripp Lockhart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Lockhart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lockhart was also big at the plate, 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.
Roaring Fork's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Delta, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roaring Fork will take on Battle Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Delta, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against University at 1:30 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
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