The Delta Panthers will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the North Fork Miners at 11:00 a.m. Delta is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
North Fork is hoping to do on Saturday what Coal Ridge couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Delta's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Delta sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Coal Ridge.
Delta's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ripp Lockhart, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jesse Delgado was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but North Fork had to settle for a 9-7 loss against Cedaredge on Wednesday.
Delta has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for North Fork, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Delta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like North Fork struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Delta took their victory against North Fork when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. Will Delta repeat their success, or does North Fork have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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