Scott extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 7-9. They lost 21-10 to the Garden City Buffaloes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on Friday.
As for Garden City, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Garden City's part, Jonathan Almanza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Almanza has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Drew Strecker and Jakobe Rathbun did most of the damage at the plate: Strecker went 5-for-6 with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases, while Rathbun went 4-for-5 with five runs, two triples, and one stolen base. The dominant performance also gave Strecker a new career-high in RBI (five). Culden Plankenhorn was another key player, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scott will welcome Goodland on Tuesday. As for Garden City, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Dodge City at 4:00 p.m. The Buffaloes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Demons have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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