Buena Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 13-2 loss at the hands of the Bryan Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buena Vista of the 14-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Julian Ramirez put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Ramirez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Ramirez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Owen McAdams, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Like Buena Vista, Bryan also got a great game from a two-way player: Raymond Coffey. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Coffey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bryce Urban was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Karol Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Buena Vista's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Bryan, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buena Vista will take on Omaha South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Omaha South is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Bryan, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Papillion-LaVista, where first pitch is scheduled. Bryan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
