Ralls extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-13. They lost 13-7 to the Hale Center Owls. The Jackrabbits were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Neo Riojas was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamden Laminack, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Hale Center, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Hale Center's side, Bennie Ruiz was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Ruiz has posted since back in February of 2025. Aaron C was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hale Center beat Ralls by a score of 6-2 later that day.
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