Smyer's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Kress Kangaroos by a score of 7-4. The win was some much needed relief for the Bobcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Ryan Gutierrez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Caleb Pearce
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In other batting news, Caleb Pearce was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He has become a key player for Smyer: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-5 otherwise. Cash Pastusek also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Smyer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kress only posted an OBP of .290.
Smyer's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Kress, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Smyer will head out to challenge Plains at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kress, they will face off against Roosevelt at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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