Delta is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Coal Ridge is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will host the Titans at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Delta's victory against Basalt wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Longhorns 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted against the Longhorns since April 19, 2022.
Landon Kennell made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one double.
Alex Mack
| 04/28/26 @ Basalt | 4 |
| 04/07/26 vs Moffat County | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Rifle | 1 |
| 04/18/26 vs Gunnison | 1 |
| 04/15/26 @ Aspen | 1 |
In other batting news, Alex Mack was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Gavyn Gibson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Coal Ridge got the win against Rifle on Tuesday by a conclusive 14-4. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by ten runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Wyatt Murray, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Olivas, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and one double.
Coal Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. They are 12-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Delta's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Coal Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 15-6.
Delta might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Coal Ridge in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
