San Marcos was six inches away from getting on the board.
The Rattlers trailed 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning in their game against Smithson Valley on Friday. Senior infielder Ruben Miranda led off the frame with a single to right field. Junior outfielder Ryan Wilder moved him into scoring position with another single to left field.
The Knights struck out the next batter, then drew sophomore infielder Selvin Anderson at the plate. Anderson swung at the first pitch he saw. The ball rifled toward left field, appearing to be a line drive. But Smithson Valley’s third baseman reached up and snagged it mid-air, then threw to second base before Miranda could return for a double play, ending the inning.
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