While Dublin didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Arroyo Dons by a score of 4-1 on Saturday. Four seems to be a good number for the Gaels as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Matthew Phelps made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Phelps was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Dublin got a great performance from Willie Maya as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Maya has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brendan Moddelmog, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Elijah McNeal was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Dublin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Gaels
| 03/08/25 vs Arroyo | 4-1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Livermore | 4-2 |
| 03/05/25 vs Kimball | 10-2 |
| 03/01/25 @ American | 8-0 |
| 02/26/25 @ Deer Valley | 15-0 |
| 02/22/25 @ Irvington | 2-1 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Arroyo, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Dublin will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Liberty at 4:00 p.m. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Arroyo, they will head out on the road to take on Amador Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Amador Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Arroyo surely won't give up without a fight.
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