Diman RVT took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Somerset Berkley Regional, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bengals came out on top in a nail-biter against the Raiders on Tuesday, sneaking past 7-6. The game was the first time the Bengals have beaten the Raiders on their field since April 21, 2016.
Robert Leach
| 04/17/26 @ Old Colony RVT | 7 |
| 04/10/26 vs Bristol-Plymouth RVT | 7 |
| 05/04/26 @ Blue Hills RVT | 5 |
| 05/21/26 vs Blue Hills RVT | 3 |
| 05/18/26 @ Tri-County RVT | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Robert Leach was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Diman RVT is 5-1 when Leach allows three or fewer hits, but 6-7 otherwise. Leach was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen DoRego, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Diman RVT's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Mathew Almeida, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Diman RVT was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Diman RVT is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Somerset Berkley Regional, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-10.
As of now, neither Diman RVT nor the Raiders have any future games scheduled.
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