When I read after the draft that Dallas Gallant was planning a return trip to Hyannis, I didn’t think it was a huge deal. He had a big summer as a reliever on the Cape but struggled as a starter with Sam Houston State. He was drafted in the 23rd round in June and opted to see what he could do this summer.
It’s looking like a bigger deal than I anticipated.
Gallant has moved into the closer’s role for the Harbor Hawks and he’s been dominant. Hyannis has won eight games, and Gallant has saved five of them, which leads the league.
In 9.1 innings, Gallant hasn’t allowed a run. He’s struck out 15 and walked only three.
On Thursday night, he teamed up with Tyler Mizenko (Winthrop) to keep a slim lead for Hyannis. The Harbor Hawks were in front of Bourne 2-1 when Mizenko came on in the seventh. He hasn’t allowed a run either this year, and he kept that streak alive with two innings of no-hit ball. He struck out four.
In the ninth, Mizenko gave way to Gallant. He allowed a hit but struck out two to finish things off.
The Hyannis offense was led by Casey McElroy (Auburn), who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Justin Wright (Virginia Tech) picked up the win, allowing a run in five innings.
Hyannis moved to 8-8 with the win, just a game back of first-place Bourne.
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What to Watch
Logan Verrett (Baylor) didn’t start last night but is scheduled to go tonight as Chatham hosts Hyannis. In Bourne, Anthony Ranaudo (LSU) will make his third start as Brewster visits the Braves at 6 p.m.