After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Derby brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let the Waterbury Career Academy Spartans onto the board and left with a 21-0 victory on Monday. That looming 21-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Derby yet this season.
Jayzair Barbera made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Barbera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Derby got a massive performance out of Michael Slack, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Max Netto, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Derby's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derby will face off against Oxford at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Kennedy at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Waterbury Career Academy is facing Kennedy at the right time seeing as Kennedy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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