The Deltaville Deltas return to action for the 2021 season this weekend, with a full slate of games and a roster full of returning veterans and talented newcomers.

The Deltas open up Saturday night against longtime rival Tappahannock Tides, with a 7:30 first pitch at Deltaville Ballpark. Home games are scheduled every Saturday night through the end of July, with the Richmond NABA league tournament set to be played in early August.

The Richmond NABA will look a bit different this year, with 12 teams divided into two divisions. Deltaville and Tappahannock appear to be the early favorites in the east division, and will compete against newcomers in the form of the Heathsville Hurricanes, Caroline Cubs, Richmond Yankees and Richmond Braves. Teams will play each team in their division twice, and once against each team in the Richmond-based west division.

The Deltas are returning 18 players from their 2020 campaign, in which they posted a successful 12-4 record in the abbreviated se...