Smoky Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 19-2 to the Rock Canyon Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smoky Hill of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Rock Canyon's part, Preston Parker looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Ty Sloan was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Shipley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Smoky Hill's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Rock Canyon, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smoky Hill will challenge Mullen at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rock Canyon, they will head out on the road to square off against Highlands Ranch at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Rock Canyon's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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