Hoover and Reedley squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Hoover had to settle for second. They fell 6-2 to the Reedley Pirates. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Hoover couldn't push the score so high this time.
Hoover saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Bosquez-Jiminez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Bosquez-Jiminez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Reedley's side, Mason Cisneros made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Cisneros was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Betancourt, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Donovan Mariscal was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 15-14. As for Reedley, they pushed their record up to 11-16 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Hoover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Reedley, they will head out on the road to square off against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Reedley surely won't give up without a fight.
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