Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Glavin Throws a Gem; Baseball Beats Stamford 4-0


By Ahmed Mustafa

After a great win against Fairfield Warde on Friday, Darien High School had to win their next 3 games in order to make their FCIAC dream possible. On Monday, Stamford High School came to Darien, looking to ruin DHS baseball’s chances of making the playoffs. On the mound was the ace of the staff, senior Mackenzie Glavin. Glavin has been unlucky this season, going 1-4, but with no run support.

Glavin looked sharp the first 2 innings, allowing no hits. The offense quickly backed him up, with a RBI single by sophomore Connor Davey. Davey was in the spotlight again, hitting another RBI single giving DHS a 2-0 lead. DHS started a little rally in the bottom of the 5th, scoring another 2 runs, giving them a 4-0 lead. With the bases loaded, 1 out, senior Andrew Maley hit into a double play to end the threat. Getting the first run was all that Glavin needed, throwing a complete game shutout. DHS won 4-0. 

Glavin was very happy with this game.“This is an important win, one step closer to FCIAC, our ultimate goal. We played great today in the field and clutch hitting, so overall great game. I felt good, I had my off-speed pitches today, I was happy with it,” Glavin said. 

             Sophomore first baseman Connor Davey came through big today, with 2 RBI’s “I was happy that I contribute in a good way, I was glad we got the win, and we are still fighting for FCIAC’s, that’s our main goal. I was just trying to put the ball I play, and did my job," Davey said. 

Coach Scott was very pleased on the team’s effort and getting closer to the playoffs.
“ It was a tremendous all around team effort, starts with the guy on the hill, whose had some rough luck this year, but he came through today," Coach Scott said. 

            The standings are close in the FCIAC. Right now Darien and Wilton are tied for 9th place, and Staples is 8th. Staples will play a tough team in Danbury, and Darien plays Wilton, in Darien, on Wednesday 5/15, at 4:00 pm. If Staples loses and Dariens wins, Darien will be 8th place, which will qualify them for FCIACs. 

Pictured: Glavin picthing

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