Dekaney took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Westfield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mustangs on Wednesday, sneaking past 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Saul Diaz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Dekaney is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-9-2 otherwise. Diaz was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Abraham Medina
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abraham Medina, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Damien Torres was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Dekaney's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 8-10-2. As for Westfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dekaney is set to challenge their familiar foe Benjamin Davis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Westfield will face off against rival Nimitz at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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