In a dominating performance on Wednesday, the Hill United Chiefs secured a 5-0 win against JB, led by Tony Gonzalez‘s explosive offense and Marco Diaz‘s stellar pitching.
Gonzalez’s Heroics
Tony Gonzalez was the star of the show, driving in four of the Chiefs’ five runs. His powerful performance included:
- – A double in the second inning, scoring one run
- – A three-run homer to center field in the seventh inning
Gonzalez finished the game 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored.
Diaz’s Pitching Masterclass
Marco Diaz was untouchable on the mound, delivering a complete game shutout. His impressive stat line included:
- – 16 strikeouts
- – Only 3 hits allowed
- – 2 walks
- – 0 runs over 7 innings
Diaz’s dominance was evident in his pitch count, throwing 108 pitches with 76 strikes. Diaz was heating up the radar gun, with consistent 85-86 mph pitches all night long.
Game Highlights
– Bradley Ezekiel opened the scoring with a solo home run to right field in the first inning.
– The Chiefs added another run in the second on Gonzalez’s RBI double.
– Gonzalez’s three-run homer in the seventh sealed the victory.
– Shane Boland showed patience at the plate, drawing two of the team’s four walks.
JB’s Struggle
JB’s offense was stifled by Diaz’s pitching:
– Only three hits: one each from Rafael Flores, Jorge Lima, and Cesar Rodriguez
– No runs scored despite two walks
Maiker Pimentel took the loss for JB, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing 5 runs (2 earned) on 8 hits, with 7 strikeouts and 4 walks.
Final Box Score
Hill United Chiefs: 5 runs, 8 hits, 1 error
JB: 0 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors
This victory showcased the Hill United Chiefs’ offensive firepower and pitching prowess, with Gonzalez and Diaz leading the charge in a complete team performance.
Hill United Chiefs 5, JB 0
Final – Wed, Aug 14
HILL UNITED CHIEFS
| LINEUP | AB | R | H | RBI | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S BOLAND #91 (SS) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B EZEKIEL #11 (CF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| N SHAILES #27 (3B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N WHITE #4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B MOTRONI #28 (C) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L BIONDI #34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q BRUCE #52 (LF) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L VILLALVAZO #69 (2B) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T GONZALEZ #2 (1B) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| P LOPEZ #9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T BRAUD #14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A PEKERA #59 (RF) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | 30 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
2B: T GONZALEZ, Q BRUCE
HR: B EZEKIEL, T GONZALEZ
TB: B EZEKIEL 4, S BOLAND 1, T GONZALEZ 6, P LOPEZ 1, B MOTRONI 1, L VILLALVAZO 1, Q BRUCE 2
HBP: P LOPEZ, B MOTRONI
E: T GONZALEZ
| PITCHING | IP | H | R | ER | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M DIAZ #7 (W) | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| TEAM | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
#P: M DIAZ 108
TS: M DIAZ 76
JB
| LINEUP | AB | R | H | RBI | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I PENA #25 (SS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T BISHOP #3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J LIMA #7 (2B) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R FLORES #22 (C) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T BISHOP #35 (1B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J VILLALVA #8 (1B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N CARRIL #13 (RF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C RODRIGUEZ #31 (CF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K COWICZ #40 (3B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I TORRES #75 (LF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
TB: R FLORES 1, J LIMA 1, C RODRIGUEZ 1
| PITCHING | IP | H | R | ER | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L COLOMBO #5 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M PIMENTEL #34 (L) | 6.2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| TEAM | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
WP: M PIMENTEL 2
HBP: M PIMENTEL 2
#P: M PIMENTEL 128, L COLOMBO 8
TS: M PIMENTEL 78, L COLOMBO 5