Baseball Recap: Smyer Victorious

Smyer won the last time they faced Hale Center and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Bobcats walked away with a 10-5 win over the Owls. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bobcats.

Colton Burris

Hits (Career)

04/28/26 @ Hale Center	3
04/18/26 vs Morton	2
04/04/26 @ Seagraves	2
03/28/26 vs Post	2
03/24/26 @ Post	2

Colton Burris and Austin Martinez made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Burris struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Martinez pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Burris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Burris went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI, while Martinez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Burris a new career-high.

In other batting news, Skylar Pond was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.

Smyer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.

Smyer's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Hale Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

Smyer will have a chance to go back-to-back against Hale Center: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.