Derby's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Crosby Bulldogs a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Derby, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Max Netto made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Netto was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nicholas Sheridan, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Vincent Nuzzo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
The win got Derby back to even at 1-1. As for Crosby, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Derby will head out on the road to square off against Wilby at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Crosby, they will be playing at home against Naugatuck at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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