Baseball Recap: Ray Has No Trouble Against Patagonia

Ray was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Patagonia on Thursday. The Bearcats put the hurt on the Lobos with a sharp 20-1 win. That looming 20-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bearcats yet this season.

John Beede was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Ray let Jesse James and James Ruiz run wild. James went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Ruiz went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. James has become a key player for Ray: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-11-1 otherwise. Chris Curiel was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Ray hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.

Ray's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12-1. As for Patagonia, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the defeat, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Ray wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-1 win against Superior on the 15th. As for Patagonia, they have also already played their next game, a 1-0 loss against San Manuel on the 11th.