If Arnett was riding high off their 8-0 takedown of Sweetwater on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Arnett Wildcats' rough 10-3 defeat to the Cheyenne/Reydon Bears on Friday might stick with them for a while. Arnett has not had much luck with Cheyenne/Reydon recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
For Cheyenne/Reydon's part, Kyler Goad spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Goad has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Rylan Pennington was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Tristan Ellison was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Arnett's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Cheyenne/Reydon, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arnett will challenge Leedey at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Leedey is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Cheyenne/Reydon, they will head out on the road to face off against Hammon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hammon is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Cheyenne/Reydon will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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