If Derby was riding high off their 16-3 takedown of Waterbury Career Academy last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Derby Red Raiders lost 8-1 to the Kennedy Eagles on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Derby of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Max Netto put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Netto was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Derby dropped their record down to 7-11 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Kennedy, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derby will face off against Wilby at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Derby is facing Wilby at the right time seeing as Wilby is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Kennedy, they will head out on the road to square off against Crosby at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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