Chichester has won three straight games at home, while Delaware County Christian has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Eagles will host the Knights at 3:45 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
If Chichester beats Delaware County Christian with 15 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Eagles didn't even let Penn Wood on the board on Thursday, marking the Eagles' second-straight 15-0 shutout. Considering the Eagles have won four games by more than 14 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
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Matt Johanson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Julian Sparks looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Chichester got a massive performance out of Alex Kester, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. The Eagles are undefeated when Kester posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Sanford, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Chichester kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Delaware County Christian made easy work of Plumstead Christian on Thursday and carried off a 12-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with Plumstead Christian: they've now won four in a row.
Delaware County Christian also got a great performance from Beau Lyren as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Sam Dixon was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Matteo DeBellis was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Chichester's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Delaware County Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Delaware County Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chichester hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .452. It's a different story for Delaware County Christian, though, as they've only averaged .221. Will they be able to contain Chichester's hitters?
Chichester beat Delaware County Christian 5-0 in their previous meeting back in April of 2019. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
