Sierra Grande had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 5-7 to make it four. They lost 15-5 to the Sanford Mustangs. The Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
Kobe Mizokami
| 04/04/25 @ Antonito | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Antonito | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Centennial | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Sanford | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Sargent | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Sierra Grande saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kobe Mizokami, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. The Panthers are 4-2 when Mizokami posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-5 otherwise.
As for Sanford, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
On Sanford's side, Trason Gartrell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Gartrell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Sanford got a massive performance out of Colton Reynolds, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave Reynolds a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JD Faucette, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with seven stolen bases and two runs.
Sierra Grande does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sanford, they will take on Ignacio at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season.
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