There's no place like home for Derby, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Wilby Wildcats on Monday by a score of 14-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). With that victory, Derby brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Max Netto made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Netto has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Netto was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Nicholas Sheridan was a standout: he went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Michael Slack was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Derby's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Wilby, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Derby will take on Naugatuck at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wilby, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thomaston at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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