For the second straight game, Saugus will face off against Valencia. The Centurions will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Vikings at 3:30 p.m. Saugus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Saugus hadn't beaten Valencia on the road since May 26, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Centurions put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 11-2 win. Considering the Centurions have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gavin Diaz
| 03/25/26 @ Valencia | 4 |
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Gavin Diaz tossed a big game, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
On the hitting side, Joey Nuttall was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Abraham Ramirez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Saugus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Saugus' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Valencia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-8-1.
Saugus' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Centurions have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Valencia, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Saugus continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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