Palma Varsity Chieftains defeated Menlo School Knights Varsity 9-0 on Saturday thanks in part to six runs in the sixth inning.  Aiden Veliz singled, scoring one run, Manny Dorantes hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Johnny Carnazzo homered to left field, scoring three runs, and Alan Gonzalez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Palma Varsity Chieftains were the first to get on the board in the first when Gonzalez grounded out, scoring one run.

Palma Varsity Chieftains added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Rocco Razzeca singled down the right field line, and Gonzalez lined into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

Dorantes earned the win for Palma Varsity Chieftains. The starter surrendered zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out three and walking none. Ben Salama took the loss for Menlo School Knights Varsity. The pitcher went four innings, giving up three runs on four hits, striking out four and walking two. Jackson Harris and Boston Collins each threw scoreless innings for Palma Varsity Chieftains in relief.

Palma Varsity Chieftains tallied 11 hits in the game. Razzeca went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Palma Varsity Chieftains in hits. Carnazzo and Gonzalez each drove in three runs for Palma Varsity Chieftains. Damian Ybarra and Wyatt Bakker each collected multiple hits for Palma Varsity Chieftains. Palma Varsity Chieftains had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Palma Varsity Chieftains turned one double play in the game.


Palma Varsity Chieftains play at home on Tuesday against Salinas in their next game.