Odyssey Institute's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They blew past the Parker Broncs 7-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-3 on Wednesday.
Nomar Diaz
| 04/26/25 @ Parker | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs ALA - West Foothills | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Seton Catholic | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Yuma Catholic | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Arizona Lutheran Academy | 2 |
Nomar Diaz made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Odyssey Institute is 4-0-1 when Diaz posts two or more runs, but 4-10 otherwise.
Diaz wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Justin Bennett, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Bennett is becoming a predictor of Odyssey Institute's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-10-1 when he doesn't). Nick DePaz was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Odyssey Institute's record is now 8-10-1. As for Parker, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Odyssey Institute is set to challenge their familiar foe Tonopah Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Parker will take on rival Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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