Regis extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 5-5. They fell 8-3 to the Prescott Cardinals. The Ramblers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
As for Prescott, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
For Prescott's part, Zac Matzek made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Matzek has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zack Murphy, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Brody Temmers was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Regis will host Cadott at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Prescott, they will be playing at home against St. Croix Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.57 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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