After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Derby brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Gilbert Yellowjackets on Thursday as they made off with a 13-1 win. The Red Raiders have beaten the Yellowjackets the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Yellowjackets has come to flipping the script.
Nicholas Sheridan and Michael Slack were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Sheridan tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Slack pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Sheridan went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Slack got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Sheridan has become a key player for Derby: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-9 otherwise.
Vincent Nuzzo
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In other batting news, Vincent Nuzzo was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Fernandez, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Derby always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Derby's victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Gilbert, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Derby will face off against Ansonia at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Red Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Gilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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