Baseball Recap: Hector Wildcats vs. Paris Eagles
Hector was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Paris Eagles.
For Paris' part, Daxson Baumgartner was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Baumgartner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baumgartner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kort Tencleve, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brady Owen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Hector now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Paris, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hector will take on Lavaca at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lavaca will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Hector surely won't give up without a fight. As for Paris, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cedarville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedarville is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Paris will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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