Smyer extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-8. They lost 23-3 to the Ropes Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Tuesday.
Smyer saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Pearce, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
As for Ropes, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-3. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Ropes' side, Jaivyth Cruz was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Cruz has hit this season. Zach Ramirez was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Smyer will take on rival Tahoka at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Ropes is set to square off against their familiar foe Post at 12:00 p.m. on Monday.
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