Gateway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Cypress Lake Panthers by a score of 8-7. Gateway was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cypress Lake apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Cameron Cisnero and Otniel Diaz were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. Throwing, Cisnero didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Diaz pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cisnero has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Cisnero scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Diaz scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Blake Daring was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Tito Reyes, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Gateway was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Cypress Lake's side, Fernando Carrasquel was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Gateway's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Cypress Lake, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.
Gateway will be playing in front of their home fans against Mariner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cypress Lake, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Aubrey Rogers at 7:00 p.m. Aubrey Rogers is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Cypress Lake will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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