After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Vallejo brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mt. Diablo Red Devils on Tuesday and snuck past 12-11. Considering Vallejo's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Denim Dilley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dilley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Royce Pennington and David Bernstine III did most of the damage at the plate: Pennington scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Bernstine III scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Teashawn Small, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Vallejo's victory bumped their record up to 10-4-1. As for Mt. Diablo, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Ygnacio Valley the next time they take the field. Vallejo will host Ygnacio Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Mt. Diablo will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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