Metea Valley's Diego Gutierrez Shines in Suspended Game Against Waubonsie Valley

Junior makes varsity debut, leads Mustangs' offense with single, RBI double in six-run fourth inning

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:36am

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As a junior making his varsity debut, Metea Valley's Diego Gutierrez stepped up in a big way, leading off the fourth inning with a single and later driving in a run with an RBI double to help the Mustangs take a 6-3 lead over Waubonsie Valley before the game was suspended due to lightning. Gutierrez has been a key contributor for Metea this spring, playing catcher, third base, and pitcher in addition to batting in the middle of the order.

Why it matters

Gutierrez's performance highlights the high expectations the Metea coaching staff has for the young player, who they are relying on to make an immediate impact this season. The Mustangs are looking to build on their 4-5 start and compete in the DuPage Valley Conference, and Gutierrez's contributions will be crucial to their success.

The details

Gutierrez led off the six-run fourth inning with a single off Missouri recruit Cole Ruggeri, then later delivered an RBI double against another high-end arm in Cameron Delahoussaye. Tyler Darche and Tyler Gluting also drove in runs for Metea in the big inning. The game was suspended after Gutierrez's double with the Mustangs holding a 6-3 lead over Waubonsie Valley.

  • The game was suspended in the top of the fourth inning on April 14, 2026.

The players

Diego Gutierrez

A junior making his varsity debut for Metea Valley, Gutierrez is playing a key role for the Mustangs this spring as a catcher, third baseman, and pitcher in addition to batting in the middle of the order.

Cole Ruggeri

A Missouri recruit, Ruggeri was the starting pitcher for Waubonsie Valley when Gutierrez led off the fourth inning with a single against him.

Cameron Delahoussaye

Another high-end arm for Waubonsie Valley, Delahoussaye was pitching when Gutierrez delivered an RBI double in the fourth inning.

Steve Colombe

The head coach of the Metea Valley Mustangs, Colombe has high expectations for Gutierrez and is relying on the junior to make an immediate impact this season.

Bryan Acevedo

The head coach of the Waubonsie Valley Warriors, Acevedo was disappointed in his team's inability to throw strikes and make plays in the fourth inning that allowed Metea Valley to score six runs.

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What they’re saying

“We ask him to do a lot and he's hitting in the middle of the order. Yes, we expected this.”

— Steve Colombe, Head Coach, Metea Valley

“I've been working so much. I'm just trying to keep working, just having fun up there.”

— Diego Gutierrez

“That was huge. He did a good job. We went over some things in the pregame and he responded well and executed. It was a good job. His two hits that inning were huge.”

— Steve Colombe, Head Coach, Metea Valley

What’s next

The suspended game between Metea Valley and Waubonsie Valley will resume on Tuesday, April 15th, with the Mustangs holding a 6-3 lead in the top of the fourth inning.

The takeaway

Metea Valley's Diego Gutierrez has stepped up in a big way in his varsity debut, showcasing his versatility by contributing as a hitter, catcher, third baseman, and pitcher. The Mustangs are relying on Gutierrez to be a key contributor this season as they look to build on their early-season struggles and compete in the DuPage Valley Conference.