(photo by Gwoko Photography)

Struggles in finding rhythm against stout San Antonio Reagan Rattler pitching brought the Hays Rebels’ 2017 campaign to a close in a two-game sweep in the bidistrict round of the playoffs last week.   

Reagan began by defeating Hays 7-1 Friday, aided by the arm of Cal Carver who threw five strikeouts and walked only five in a complete game, three-hit effort.

Hays, however, gained the upper hand by taking a 1-0 lead after two and a half innings.

Reagan took the l...