Chalker has not done well against Bristol recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Chalker Wildcats walked away with an 8-4 win over the Bristol Panthers. That looming 8-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Chalker yet this season.
Vince DelVecchio made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). DelVecchio was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Herdman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Daniel Kellar was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
On Bristol's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Croc Thorp, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Chalker's victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Bristol, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3.
Chalker didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-2 win vs. McKinley on the 20th. Bristol has also already played their next contest, a 14-4 victory against Maplewood on the 20th.
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