While Bend didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Monarch Coyotes by a score of 7-4 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lava Bears.
Marcio Silva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Silva was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Will Goodman and Fischer Barber did most of the damage at the plate: Goodman went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Barber went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was Goodman's first of the season.
Bend lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bend's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Monarch, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coming up, Bend will head out on the road to face off against Lebanon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Monarch, they will host Erie at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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