Source: www.darientimes.com --- Thursday, May 24, 2018
Darien is title town once again. For the second time in three years, the Blue Wave Baseball team is the FCIAC Champion. “It’s pretty incredible. Not having one in 35 years and then getting two in three years. It says a lot about how far this program has come,” said Darien head coach Mike Scott. “I’m so proud of these guys. Arthur Xanthos’ eighth inning bases-loaded RBI single lifted Darien past the Staples Wreckers 7-4 on Thursday night at Cubeta Stadium in Stamford. “That was the cockiest walk to the plate I’ve ever had in my life,” said Xanthos, after Sean O’Malley was walked intentionally in front of him to load the bases. “I’m thinking I better come through with this hit,” Xanthos received MVP honors as he had three hits, including the game-winner. He also had both RBI’s in the Blue Wave’s semi-final victory. “That kid’s been waiting three years for a shot and he was named captain for a reason,” said Scott. “He’s a hard worker, a leader and to have him come through in that spot means everything. He deserves it.” Starter Justin Van de Graaf fires in a pitch during the first inning. — Dave Stewart photo Staples got on the board in the first. With a runner at second and two-outs, Matt Stone hit a bloop single down the right field line off Darien starter Justin Van de Graaf to plate Drew Rodgers and put the Wreckers on top 1-0. Darien tied the game in the fourth. With two on and one out, Max Popken came on in relief of Griffin K ...
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