Richland fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Cuba on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The Bears' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
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Mason Alexander was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Alexander was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, London Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-4. Bryce Pemberton also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Richland's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cuba, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, Richland will take on Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cuba, they will face off against Potosi at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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