After losing to Northfield the last time they met, Denver North decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Vikings blew past the Nighthawks 11-1 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Vikings have posted against the Nighthawks since April 18, 2019.
Angel Gallegos made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Denver North is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise. Gallegos was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Donzio Sanudo
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In other batting news, Donzio Sanudo was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Santana Vital, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Denver North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Denver North back to even at 8-8. As for Northfield, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-3.
Coming up, Denver North will square off against Riverdale Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Ravens have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Northfield, they will take on Thomas Jefferson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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