On Saturday, the Hilliard Darby Panthers beat the Oakland Patriots 7-4.
Tye Dunnington looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Hilliard Darby's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Henry Valerio, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Hilliard Darby's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Oakland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilliard Darby will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Bowling Green at 11:00 a.m. Bowling Green is coming into the match with seven straight victories at home, so Hilliard Darby will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Oakland, they will head out on the road to square off against Rockvale at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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