The Ray Bearcats will be taking part in a tournament against the Bisbee Pumas at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Ray comes in on three and Bisbee on five.
If Ray beats Bisbee with five runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Ray came out on top against Tombstone by a score of 5-2 on Thursday.
James Ruiz was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. Xavier Granillo also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Bisbee posted their closest win since April 2, 2024 on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Sahuaro 4-3.
Bryan Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaxxon Alvarez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Bryceton Meyer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Ray's record now sits at 3-6. As for Bisbee, their record now sits at 8-2.
Ray might still be hurting after the 14-6 loss they got from Bisbee in their previous matchup back in March of 2022. Can Ray avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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