Gilbert had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it 11. They came up short against the Derby Red Raiders, falling 13-1. That's two games in a row now that the Yellowjackets have lost by exactly 12 runs.
As for Derby, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10. Considering they have won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Derby's part, Nicholas Sheridan and Michael Slack made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Sheridan tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Slack tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Sheridan went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Slack got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Slack has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vincent Nuzzo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Derby is undefeated when Nuzzo posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-10 otherwise. Brooklyn Fernandez was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Gilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Derby, they will host Ansonia at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Red Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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