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Mustangs' season ends with many accomplishments

The Delta Mustang's playoff run ended sooner than expected on a two run homerun in the 9th inning on Tuesday. The Mustangs squandered several leads in the last three innings. Greg Kline's pinch hit homerun put the Mustangs on top of the Lassen Cougars 7-6 leading into the top of the ninth inning. Unfortunatley, the Mustang bullpen could not hold the ead as they gave up three runs including a tiebreaking two run homer to lose the lead.

Despite the loss, the season ended with numerous accomplishments. In the new coaching staff's 1st year the team reached:

* 20 win mark for the 1st time since 2002
* 1st playoff appearance since 1999
* Final RPI ranking of 16th, up from 31 the previous year.
* Team Batting Average of .300, up from .233.
* Team Fielding Percentage of .957
* 2 All Big 8 Conference Selections: Evan Peters, unanimous 1st team selection and All Northern California Selection. Rick Cornu: 2nd Team All Big 8 Conference.

Mustangs still in playoff hunt

By The Record
April 30, 2008 6:00 AM

The Delta College baseball team kept its playoff hopes alive by beating Sierra College 4-3 on Tuesday at Cecchetti Field.

Bret Morgan scored the winning run in the ninth inning when he induced a wild throw from left fielder Logan Lotti on a fly ball by Greg Kline.

The Mustangs (20-22, 9-11 Big 8 Conference) won their fourth consecutive game and must beat Sierra (30-11, 11-9) in their regular-season finale at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday to have any hope of earning an at-large bid to the playoffs.

"There is no doubt that we are on the bubble," coach Reed Peters said. "But there are a lot of teams you can make a case for."

First baseman Stuart Burnett went 3 for 4 and tied the game at 2-2 in the seventh inning with a two-run home run. Travis Sulezich tied it 3-3 in the eighth with a solo home run.

Baseball playoffs, 20-win season on line for Mustangs

By Mark Godi
Record correspondent
April 29, 2008 6:00 AM

The Delta College baseball team has a lot to play for this week.

If the Mustangs (19-22, 8-11 Big 8 Conference) win their final two regular-season games, they have a chance to earn an at-large bid for the playoffs.

"We told the team, 'This is it,'" coach Reed Peters said. "If we don't win now, it's over."

Delta has a home-and-home series with first-place Sierra, beginning at 2:30 p.m. today at Nick Cecchetti Field and on Thursday at Sierra (30-12, 11-8) in Rocklin. Only three games separate the Wolverines from the last-place team in the Big 8.

Delta, which has won three in a row, needs one win to have 20 in a season for the first time since 2003.

Zach Devalle, a St. Mary's High graduate, will start today.

 

Focused Mustangs get back-to-back wins

By Mark Godi
Record Correspondent
April 01, 2008 6:00 AM

The Delta College baseball team learned why it pays to stay focused.

After dropping seven games in a row, the Mustangs (14-16, 3-5 Big 8 Conference) won two games in a row, beating Sierra 12-4 on Sunday and Modesto 2-1 on Monday.

"With whatever funk we were in, guys have stayed positive," Delta coach Reed Peters said. "We just have to hope it keeps going now."

The key in each game was the starting pitching. Zach Devalle went eight innings against Sierra, allowing four runs on seven hits. Ruben Ramos went 71/3 innings against Modesto, giving up one run on four hits.

"They've been able to throw their breaking ball and off-speed pitch for strikes," Peters said. "It's real important to have starters go deep into games because it gives our bullpen confidence."

With Monday's game tied 1-1 in the eighth inning, shortstop Evan Peters finished the Pirates by driving in a run with a single to left-center field. He finished 4 for 4 with a double, a run and a stolen base.

"Evan came up with some big hits," Peters said. "That is why he has moved from the eight hole to the three hole."

Mustang pitcher's arm proves a pain in shutout of ARC

By Mark Godi
Record Correspondent
March 12, 2008 6:00 AM

STOCKTON - Ruben Ramos' pitching arm was bothering him Tuesday morning.

By the afternoon, it was bothering the American River College baseball team.

Ramos threw Delta College's first complete game of the season in a 7-0 win over the Beavers at Nick Cecchetti Field.

"I wasn't sure if I was going to pitch when I woke up this morning," Ramos said. "My arm was a little tired and sore. But by game time, it felt a lot better."

Ramos improved as the game went on, giving up one of his six hits after the fifth inning. With Delta (12-9, 1-1 Big 8 Conference) dropping the last four games due in part to walks allowed by its bullpen, coach Reed Peters stressed how important such a performance was.

"I have confidence in the bullpen and, hopefully, they'll learn from this," Peters said. "Pitchers have to keep going and throw strikes."

Ramos faced 33 batters, with three strike outs and two walks. He got in his first rough spot in the fifth inning when a single by outfielder Jameel Ziadeh of American River (9-11, 0-2) loaded the bases with one out. Ramos retired the next two batters on fly balls to right field.

"I wasn't nervous then, but my intensity level was up," Ramos said of the fifth inning. "I just wanted to keep the ball down."

The defense didn't give up any errors and saved the shutout in the ninth inning with one out.

With men on first and second, ARC first baseman Joe Vierra hit a double to deep center field. Delta shortstop Evan Peters took the cutoff throw and fired the ball to catcher Aaron Rowley, who made a sweeping tag at home plate. The game ended when Vierra was thrown out stealing third base.

"As soon as I got the ball, our second baseman Alex Zanini said, 'Get it away quick,'" Peters said. "I thought he was going to be safe, but the catcher made a great play."

Ramos also went 2 for 4 from the plate with a pair of singles and a run scored. Alex Ring filled in for Ramos, who plays center field when he's not pitching, and went 2 for 3, with an RBI off of a sacrifice fly.

"I looked in the dugout after the game and saw guys having fun," Ramos said. "I hadn't seen that in a while. It's good to see it again."

 

Mustangs Open Big 8 Conference Play at Modesto

3-5-2008 - Delta College opens Big 8 Conference play on Saturday March 8, when they travel to Modesto to take on the Pirates. Game time is 1:00pm.

Delta Tops San Mateo 5-4


San Mateo - Behind a strong pitching performance from Reuben Ramos the Mustangs improved to 11-5. Rick Cornu lead the offense going 2-2 with 4 RBI's including a 3 run home run in the 4th to give the Mustangs the lead. The Mustangs will once again be on the road this Thursday February 28th against Diablo Valley. Delta returns home Saturday March 1st against Santa Rosa.

Delta Sweeps Saturday Doubleheader

Stockton - The Mustangs got strong pitching performances by Jeff Herrick and Zach Devalle on Saturday to improve their record to 10-5. Delta College will go on the road this week playing at San Mateo on Tuesday February 26 at 2:00pm. Thursday they will be at Diablo Valley College for a 2:00pm start. The Mustangs return home on Saturday March 1 to take on Santa Rosa. See you at the ballpark!

Mustangs run away in tuneup

By Mark Godi
Record Correspondent
February 17, 2008 6:00 AM

STOCKTON - A 12-run victory over anyone is typically impressive.

But not when you're preparing for one of the top teams in the country.

The Delta College baseball team topped College of the Redwoods 17-5 Saturday at Nick Cecchetti Field, and today at noon plays host to Western Nevada, the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series runners up.

"We had trouble putting their hitters away with two outs," Delta coach Reed Peters said of Redwoods. "We can't afford to do that (today). We need to work on it."

Western Nevada was ranked No. 5 in the country last season and watched from the stands as the Mustangs scored runs in all but two innings against the Corsairs (1-8).

Delta (8-3) could have been out of the second inning ahead 3-0, but Kelly Miller got on when a mishandled third strike and an errant throw to first kept Redwoods alive. The Corsairs tied the score three hits and an error later.

The Mustangs went ahead for good in the third inning, when Alex Ring came up with two men on. Ring swung at the second pitch he saw from Zach O'Hanen and hit a high fly ball that carried just over the right field wall.

"I was a little out in front of the first pitch, so I waited on the next one," Ring said of his home run. "I didn't think it was going to go, because I saw the right fielder heading back for it."

Ring went 2 for 4 and led the team with four RBI. He also scored two runs and had a stolen base. Center fielder Ruben Ramos led the team in hits, going 3 for 4 with a double and two RBI.

"We knew after we gave up those three runs, we were going to have to answer right back," Ring said. "I think we really changed the momentum (in the third inning) and started rolling."

Jeff Herrick got the win, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over five innings. Mark Truitt finished the game for Delta and gave up two runs on two hits.

Mustangs Top Feather River 11-4


2-2-2008 - The San Joaquin Delta Mustangs continued their winning ways in a 11-4 win vs. Feather River College on Saturday. Behind strong performances by Zach Jacob (2-3 2 RBI's), Stuart Burnett (3-4 5 RBI's), Evan Peters (2-4 2 RBI's) and Rick Cornu (2-4) the Mustangs scored 11 runs on 9 hits. The pitching staff was lead by Michael Garber who came out of the Mustang bullpen to pitch 2 2/3 scoreless innings giving up 0 hits 0 walks and striking out 1. The Mustangs go on the road Tuesday February 5 for a 2:00pm start at Butte College.

Delta tops San Jose City


2-1-2008 - Behind a strong performance by pitcher Dakota Watts the Mustangs improved to 3-0. Watts went 6.2 strong innings to earn his first win of 2008. The Mustangs had 9 hits and 0 errors in the 8-3 win. The next game will be at Nick Cecchetti field on Saturday February 2 against Feather River College beginning at 1:00pm.

Delta Opens Season with 12-3 Win over Cabrillo


1-28-2008 - The San Joaquin Delta Mustangs began their 2008 season with a 12-3 win over the Cabrillo College Seahawks. Delta's starting pitcher Jeff Herrick pitched five strong innings, giving up only two runs on four hits, while compiling four strikeouts. He was followed by Mark Truitt, who also pitched well, going one inning. Truitt gave up no runs or hits in his inning of work. Truitt was relieved by Dakota Watts. Watts pitched two very strong innings, giving up no runs on no hits while striking out three. Kevin Childs pitched the ninth inning, giving up one run on one hit.
Offensively the Mustang bats banged out 12 runs on 12 hits. Leading the Mustangs were Rick Cornu, Reuben Ramos, and Evan Peters, all had two hits. Travis Sulezich, Rick Cornu, and Aaron Rowley had two RBI's each. The Mustangs play at home again on Wednesday January 30th against the Butte College Roadrunners. Game time is at 2:00pm.

Peters Hopes to Resurrect Mustangs

Roger Phillips
Record Staff Writer
May 17, 2007 6:00 AM

Delta College is well into the process of refurbishing its baseball facility, and the Mustangs are hoping new coach Reed Peters can do the same thing for the team itself.

Athletic director Gary Scott announced the hiring Wednesday of the 41-year-old Peters, who spent the past four seasons at Feather River College in Quincy.

While the Mustangs were posting a 3-21 record this season in the Big 7, Peters' Golden Eagles were 25-0 in the Golden Valley Conference.

"He's got a great breadth of experience," Scott said of Peters. "We're all excited."

Peters said, "It's definitely going to be a challenge, but it's a challenge I'm looking forward to taking on. All the pieces are in place."

Peters is the first full-time baseball coach the Mustangs have had since Pat Doyle retired eight years ago. Jim Yanko spent seven years as a part-time coach, a role that was filled this season by Jim Fisher.

Scott thanked Yanko and Fisher for their hard work in the demanding role of part-time coach, and of the opportunity to hire a full-time coach, he added, "It's been a long time. Now there's going to be the ability for a person full-time to devote himself to all the needs of the program."

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