CHICHESTER, PA — Gavin Derrickson got the nod to start on the mound in Chichester’s non-league game against Delco Christian. The Eagles would not need to throw anyone else.
Derrickson pitched an efficient 79-pitch complete game and Chichester rode a six-run second inning to an 8-2 win.
It did start a little rocky for Derrickson, and Delco Christian’s offense got them out to a 2-0 lead.
Matteo DeBellis reached on an error and a double from Nathan Burd put runners on second and third to start the game. With two outs, DeBellis stole home, giving the Knights a 1-0 lead.
Sam Dixon led off the second with a double and a Reid Darnall single gave Delco Christian a 2-0 and had things looking good.
The game unraveled a bit for the Knights in the bottom of the second. Chichester’s Werley brothers both reached on a walk and hit by pitch. Julian Sparks’ single loaded the bases with one out.
Matt Johanson drew a bases-loaded walk, bringing in Chichester’s first run of the game. Zach Murray then gave the Eagles the lead with a two-RBI single.
Derrickson helped himself out with a single that made it 4-2 and an Alex Kester groundout put Chichester up 5-2. An error later in the inning extended the lead to 6-2.
The big response from his offense seemed to help Derrickson settle in. The Eagle offense added even more for him in the bottom of the third.
Sparks reached on an error and Johanson doubled, putting runners on second and third with no outs. Cole Sanford brought in one with an RBI groundout and Murray picked up his third RBI of the day with a single to make it 8-2.
Derrickson held Delco Christian hitless the rest of the way, finishing the game with a line of four hits, two earned runs, seven strikeouts, and a win.
Delco Christian falls to 4-6 on the year. Monday’s loss wasn’t the end of the world as they still remain undefeated in league play. The Knights are right back in action on Tuesday against Bristol.
Chichester moves to 6-2 overall and has won six straight. The Eagles also don’t get a day off; they’re back in action on Tuesday in our Game of the Week at Interboro. A win would give Chichester the season series over the Bucs and put them in a really good spot to win the Del Val.