Twelve sacrifice fly balls and seven batters sent home. The Bearcats smashed the Santa Maria Saints on March 19, 2024 ending in a score of 7-1. Starting at 5 PM at Barnhart Field, players warmed up and locked in for the game.
With the Saints having the first ups’ (batting first) they managed to score only one run in their first hitting opportunity. Until the third inning, the score was held at 0-1 until Junior Braydon Hoier hit a hard ground ball to the center fielder sending teammates Emmett Dobroth and Ace Perry home. Back to back, Sophomores Chris Glover and Talen Freitas both hit a sacrifice fly to the center fielder, sending home a total of two runs.
The team had a total of seven stolen bases, 24 at bats, nine hits, and five walks, leading them to their longest win streak this season, with two wins.
As of Mar. 20, 2024, the Bearcats have a record of 4-6 and are in second place Ocean League behind the Nipomo Titans.
