Sadly, Waterbury Career Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a tough 21-0 defeat at the hands of the Derby Red Raiders on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waterbury Career Academy of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Derby's part, Jayzair Barbera made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Barbera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Michael Slack was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Max Netto, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Waterbury Career Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Derby, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waterbury Career Academy will face off against Kennedy at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Kennedy is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Waterbury Career Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Derby, they will head out on the road to square off against Oxford at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
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