Story highlights "John Kasich is the only candidate in the race with a real plan to deliver results," Sandoval said

Kasich said Sandoval's support will be a boost for his campaign

Washington (CNN) Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval endorsed John Kasich for president on Saturday, a potential boost for the Ohio governor in his quest to deny Donald Trump the delegates he needs to clinch the Republican nomination.

"John Kasich is the only candidate in the race with a real plan to deliver results, and he is the only Republican who can defeat Hillary Clinton in the fall," Sandoval said in a statement. "I look forward to helping his team spread this message to voters in the months ahead."

Kasich returned the praise, telling CNN's Dana Bash he admired Sandoval's record leading Nevada.

"He's a great guy," Kasich told Bash in an interview set to air Sunday on "State of the Union." He added, "I like him very much and it's a great endorsement. It really is."

Speaking to reporters later Saturday in Manhattan, Kasich was asked why he hasn't received more endorsements from Republican leaders.

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