After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Williams, Superior was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Duncan Wildkats a 9-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ryland Duarte was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brandon Ramirez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Antonio Lopez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Superior hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Duncan struck out 11 times.
Superior's record is now 3-4. As for Duncan, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Looking ahead, Superior is taking a road trip to challenge Miami at 3:45 p.m. on the 17th. As for Duncan, they will welcome Fort Thomas at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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