Byers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 19-7 loss to the Wiggins Tigers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Byers of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Chase Long and Chas Buttefield stepped up to the plate in a big way. Long scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Buttefield scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Byers was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Wiggins' side, Carston Johnson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jack Epple was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jace Yzaguirre, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Byers' loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Wiggins, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Byers will take on Stratton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stratton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Wiggins, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Platte Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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