Sundown hit Smyer with a ten-run fifth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bobcats lost 16-10 to the Roughnecks. The Bobcats have struggled against the Roughnecks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Austin Martinez
| 03/31/26 vs Seagraves | 3 |
| 04/11/26 vs Sundown | 2 |
| 03/28/26 vs Post | 2 |
| 02/19/26 vs West Texas | 2 |
| 04/07/26 @ Sundown | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Ryan Gutierrez and Austin Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Gutierrez got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Martinez got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Martinez is becoming a predictor of Smyer's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-11 when he doesn't). Daniel Paredes was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Smyer's record is now 7-12. As for Sundown, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Smyer is set to take on their familiar foe Morton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sundown will face off against rival Post at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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