North Fork is a perfect 10-0 against Rangely since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. North Fork is taking a road trip to challenge Rangely at 11:00 a.m. North Fork is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, North Fork didn't have quite enough to beat Olathe and fell 5-4. The Miners have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Payson Pene
| 03/25/25 vs Olathe | 13 |
| 03/17/25 @ Grand Valley | 10 |
| 04/11/24 @ Moffat County | 10 |
| 03/26/24 @ Meeker | 7 |
| 05/11/24 @ Roaring Fork | 6 |
Payson Pene was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. He also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season.
In other batting news, J Hollembeak made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. B Hall also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Rangely didn't have quite enough to beat Nucla on Saturday and fell 4-2. The loss put an end to the Panthers' undefeated start to the season.
Like North Fork, Rangely also got a great game from a two-way player: Marcos Quintana. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Quintana has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
North Fork's record now sits at 2-2. As for Rangely, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
North Fork was able to grind out a solid victory over Rangely in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 12-8. Will North Fork repeat their success, or does Rangely has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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