The Del Mar Dons will be playing at home against the Gilroy Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Del Mar came into Wednesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Gilroy 11-9. Del Mar's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Gilroy's part, Brayden Martinez and Derrick Orca were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, Martinez struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Orca tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Martinez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Martinez got on base in four of his six plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Orca scored a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Carter Martinez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Sean Avey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Gilroy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Del Mar's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. As for Gilroy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
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