Patagonia extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They came up short against the Ray Bearcats, falling 20-1. The Lobos were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bearcats from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Ray, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12-1. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Ray's part, John Beede was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Beede posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Jesse James and James Ruiz did most of the damage at the plate: James went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Ruiz went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Ruiz has become a key player for Ray: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 4-11-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Chester, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Patagonia wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 1-0 loss against San Manuel on the 11th. As for Ray, they have also already played their next game, a 13-1 victory against Superior on the 15th.
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