Delhi had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it six. They lost 18-0 to the Le Grand Bulldogs. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Hawks were not able to get on the board.
As for Le Grand, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-3. The game marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
For Le Grand's part, Diego Martinez and Luis Meza made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Martinez didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Meza tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Martinez went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Meza went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Martinez is becoming a predictor of Le Grand's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jose Manzo and Nathan Zarate did most of the damage at the plate: Manzo went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Zarate went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Le Grand is undefeated when Manzo posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Fabian Meza was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Delhi is set to face off against their familiar foe Gustine at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Le Grand will challenge rival Modesto Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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