Baseball Recap: Filer has no trouble against Soda Springs

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 1:02am

Baseball Recap: Filer Wildcats vs. Soda Springs Cardinals

Filer scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in their first game on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Soda Springs Cardinals with a sharp 21-7 win. With that victory, Filer brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.

Drayson Smith made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases.

In other pitching news, Tristan Rea looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).

Back at the plate, Rylan Browner was a standout: he scored four runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-4. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Brett Paxton, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI.

Filer's win bumped their record up to 6-8-1. As for Soda Springs, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.

Filer didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-2 loss vs. Gooding on the 13th. As for Soda Springs, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Malad at 4:00 p.m.

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