Record Staff Writer
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STOCKTON — Alex Patterson figures that if he does his job on the pitcher's mound for Delta College, the offensive support will be there.
Once again, the team's sophomore ace was correct.
Patterson was steady through six innings and the Mustangs took advantage of a few early mistakes to beat Diablo Valley 7-1 in a Big 8 Conference opener Tuesday at Delta's Nick Cecchetti Field.
Delta, ranked No. 1 in the North region by the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association, improved to 14-1 overall.
Patterson is 5-0 this season after allowing four hits and striking out six.