Cleveland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 8-3 to the Willis Wildkats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildkats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 last Friday.
Ivan Gonzalez
| 02/28/25 vs Onalaska | 7 |
| 02/17/25 @ Humble | 5 |
| 03/11/25 @ Grand Oaks | 4 |
| 03/08/25 vs Aldine | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Willis | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Ivan Gonzalez was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Cleveland's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Gonzalez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryland Hamilton, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Cleveland's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Willis, they pushed their record up to 7-9-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cleveland will venture away from home to square off against Caney Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give Caney Creek their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Willis, they will head out to face off against New Caney at 6:00 p.m. on March 28th.
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