Bayfield proved they can win big in their first game on Saturday (they won by 20) but in their second game on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Salida Spartans. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Bayfield also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Cole Wagner and Tavian Box made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Wagner pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Box tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. At the plate, Wagner scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Box scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Donovan Candelaria, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Owen Eidem was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Salida's side, Brady Houghton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Hudson, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Bayfield's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Salida, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Bayfield will head out on the road to face off against Centauri at 11:00 a.m. in Saturday's first game. Bayfield has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Salida, they will head out on the road to square off against Manitou Springs at 2:00 p.m. in Monday's first game. Salida is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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