Friday just wasn't the day for Eureka's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-0 walloping at the hands of the Smith Valley Bulldogs on Friday. The defeat means Eureka is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Smith Valley's part, Conner Berumen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Berumen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gaston Rodriguez, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Parker Roseberry, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Eureka's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Smith Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eureka will take on Wells at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Wells knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past eight games -- so hopefully Eureka likes a good challenge. As for Smith Valley, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Excel Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Excel Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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