The Rancho Rams will head out to challenge the Cimarron-Memorial Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Rancho turned things around against Canyon Springs on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Pioneers an 11-0 shutout. Considering the Rams have won six games by more than ten runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cimarron-Memorial came out on top against Chaparral on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run third inning. The Spartans put the hurt on the Cowboys with a sharp 15-0 victory. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
The team relied heavily on Cayden Cavallone, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Joseph Piccio, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Cimarron-Memorial hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chaparral struck out seven times.
Rancho's record is now 7-12. As for Cimarron-Memorial, their record now sits at 5-15.
Rancho beat Cimarron-Memorial 6-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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