It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Cuba ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Richland Bears 8-7.
The team relied heavily on Wyatt McMillian, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nick Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cuba kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Richland only managed four hits.
Cuba's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Richland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Coming up, Cuba will venture away from home to square off against Potosi at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Richland, they will welcome Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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