Yantis extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-4. They came up short against the Fruitvale Bobcats, falling 12-0. The Owls were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
As for Fruitvale, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Fruitvale's part, CAYDEN LUPPLACE was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. LUPPLACE has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Fruitvale: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 0-3-2 otherwise.
In other batting news, LUCAS BIERL was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. CASH BUTLER was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fruitvale beat Yantis by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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