Conference Opener Recap
The San Joaquin Delta Mustangs kicked off conference play in dominant fashion, sweeping American River College in three games. Their offense continues to impress, leading the state with 28 home runs in 18 games.
The series began on Tuesday (2/25) with a commanding 13-3 win on the road. Jack Soares delivered a stellar performance on the mound, striking out eight over seven innings, allowing just one earned run on four hits. Corey Sugg locked down the final two innings to secure the victory. Box Score
On Thursday (2/27), the Mustangs found themselves in an early 5-0 hole in the first inning. However, they responded immediately, batting through the order and plating seven runs in the bottom half. Sam Tillman highlighted the explosive inning with a bases-loaded, three-run double in his second at-bat. Delta's resilience shined once again as they powered through to a 16-6 win. Box Score
The series wrapped up on Friday (2/28) in Sacramento, with Delta's offense firing on all cylinders. The Mustangs jumped out to a 9-0 lead by the fourth inning, led by Sutter Moss with four hits, while Sammy Rivas and Mathew Cormier added three each. Despite some late-inning struggles on the mound, Delta held on for a 15-9 victory, completing the sweep. Box Score
Upcoming Games
The Mustangs face Diablo Valley this week:
- Tuesday (3/4) – Home at Billy Hebert Field, 2 PM
- Thursday (3/6) – Away at DVC
- Friday (3/7) – Home at Billy Hebert Field, 2 PM