Ray proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 13) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the San Miguel Vipers 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bearcats have posted since April 23, 2024.
Damion Lechuga made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Rj Nunez looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Ray is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 0-5 otherwise.
Chris Curiel
| 03/13/25 vs San Miguel | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs Patagonia | 1 |
| 04/08/24 vs Baboquivari | 1 |
| 04/04/24 @ Superior | 1 |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Chris Curiel, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Asher Warren, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Ray's record now sits at 2-6. As for San Miguel, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
When Ray and San Miguel next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Ray will try to stop Tombstone's four-game winning streak when they meet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Similarly, San Miguel will take on Bisbee and their four-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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