Baseball Game Preview: Fernley Vaqueros vs. Dayton Dust Devils

Vaqueros

Runs

03/06/26 @ Dayton	1
02/28/26 @ Needles	0
02/27/26 vs Mohave	13
02/27/26 vs Parker	8
02/26/26 vs The Meadows School	5
02/26/26 @ Palo Verde Valley	13

For the second straight game, Fernley will face off against Dayton. The Vaqueros will head out on the road to take on the Dust Devils at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Fernley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.

Dayton hit Fernley with a six-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vaqueros lost 11-1 to the Dust Devils. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vaqueros, who until this matchup were averaging four runs allowed.

For Dayton's part, River Aten tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.2 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Aten has posted since back in February of 2025.

At the plate, Zackary Burnitt was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those hits marked the first that he has got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Acosta, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

Dayton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.

Dayton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Fernley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.

Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fernley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Dayton struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.