Baseball Recap: Wilby Wildcats vs. Derby Red Raiders
Wilby is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 14-0 to the Derby Red Raiders on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wilby of the 19-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Derby's part, Max Netto was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Netto has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Netto was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Derby got a massive performance out of Nicholas Sheridan, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Michael Slack was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wilby's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Derby, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilby will take on Thomaston at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Derby, they will be playing at home against Naugatuck at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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