The Huntington Red Devils defeated the Diboll Lumberjacks 13-2, remaining undefeated in District 21-3A. Brendan Fitzgerald, after a rocky start, struck out 10 batters over five innings. Huntington's lineup produced consistent offense, scoring in every inning, highlighted by contributions from Evan Aldava and Kullen Fountain. The team's late surge saw them score 7 runs in the final two innings, securing a run-rule victory. Meanwhile, the Huntington Devilettes also triumphed over the Lady Jacks, with Megan Aldava hitting two home runs in an 11-1 win.

By the Numbers
  • Brendan Fitzgerald had 10 strikeouts and allowed 2 earned runs over five innings.
  • Huntington scored 13 runs on 15 hits, with 8 players recording at least one hit.
State of Play
  • Huntington's victory improves their district record to 3-0.
  • The Devilettes are now 3-2 in district competition after their win.
What's Next

Huntington will face Central Heights in a significant district matchup on Thursday evening. The outcome of this game could further solidify their position in the league standings.

Bottom Line

The Huntington teams displayed dominant performances, setting up critical upcoming games that may influence their playoff trajectories. Consistency at the plate and strong pitching will be crucial as they face tougher opponents.