For the second straight game, Ropes will face off against Smyer. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Bobcats at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ropes will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
If Ropes beats Smyer with 11 runs on Saturday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Eagles beat the Bobcats on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 11-1. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by ten runs or more this season.
Elijah Flores made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Maddux Sierra
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In other batting news, Ropes let Jaivyth Cruz and Maddux Sierra run wild. Cruz went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Sierra went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Sierra 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. Cason Kucel also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Ropes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .476. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in four consecutive games.
Smyer has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Ropes, their record now sits at 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ropes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Smyer struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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