By LOU MARTIN
The Progress
The Virgin Valley High School baseball team steamrolled its opponents last week defeating Sunrise Mountain 18-0, Chaparral 23-0 and SLAM 16-0 in a no hitter.
In the shutout game against Sunrise Mountain on Monday, Mar. 18, the Dawgs scored 5 runs in the first inning, 11 runs in the second and 2 runs in the third inning forcing a short inning game.
Leading the way for the Dawgs was pitcher Dodger Smith with three hits and 3 RBI. Catcher Kurt Felix added 3 RBI on two hits including a triple. Shortstop Mason Montoya helped the Dawgs with 3 more RBI for the Bulldogs.
The Dawgs were running the whole game as they stole 11 bases. Smith got the win.
The Bulldogs wasted little time against Chaparral on Wednesday scoring 16 runs in the first inning and 7 in the second, forcing the 3 inning mercy rule.
Montoya started on the mound for the Bulldogs getting the win.
Nineteen Bulldogs batted in the first inning. Montoya helped his cause with 2 hits and 5 RBI including a double and triple. Gunner McOmie tripled went 2-2 for 3 RBI.
The Dawgs continued to roll on Friday behind Bryce Intagliata’s no-hit pitching.
The Dawgs got on the board first behind a double by Montoya for 2 runs, followed by a single by Smith and a fielder’s choice by McOmie driving in runs.
SLAM had no answer against Intagliata as he struck on 10 Bulls cruising for the win.
The Dawgs meanwhile dinged the Bulls for 10 hits. Leading the way were the big three, Montoya, Felix and Intagliata who combined for 10 RBI in the game.
Leadoff batter Drew Wakefield did his job scoring 3 runs on 3 hits. Smith added 2 hits and 2 RBI and continued strong play at first base.
The Dawgs record now stands at 7-1 and on a 7 win streak.
The Bulldogs hosted Pahrump Valley on Monday, Mar. 25. They travel to Silverado on Thursday starting at 3:30 pm.
