Wright’s 6 RBIs boosts DPLL All-Stars

Zach Wright connects for a two-run double for Dos Pueblos on Thursday at Girsh Park in Goleta. (Presidio Sports)

Zach Wright drove in six runs on Thursday while his 11/12 Dos Pueblos Little League All-Star team recorded its third-straight shutout in a 15-0 decision over Carpinteria Valley at Girsh Park.

Wright lifted a grand slam in the first inning to get Dos Pueblos rolling, then added a two-run double later in the game.

Winning pitcher Will Goodwin makes a throw to the plate against Carpinteria.

The result ensures Dos Pueblos a spot in the next round. After three games, DPLL has dominated its opponents 52-0.

Will Goodwin pitched three innings to become the winning pitcher. Davey Demeter pitched one inning to complete the four-inning mercy-rule game.

Ashton Borgeson, Nick Baker and Thomas Jimenez also had good days at the plate. Baker launched his fourth homer in three games of pool play. Borgeson, with 3 RBI, and Jimenez, with 2 RBI, both went 2-for-3.

Dos Pueblos plays its final pool play game on Sunday against Fillmore at 4 p.m.