Peoria had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 2-12 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Westview Knights by a score of 10-6. The Panthers' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Dominick Ramirez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ramirez was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Skyler Welch was excellent, earning two runs and four stolen bases. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Hector Carlon also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Westview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
On Westview's side, Rodrigo Gaytan was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kinyaaaanii Benavente, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Peoria didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-1 defeat against Cactus on the 22nd. Hopefully Westview paid attention to the Panthers' game: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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