While Rifle's win against Steamboat Springs wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Sailors on Monday. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Sailors recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Baden Phillips
| 04/27/26 vs Steamboat Springs | 4 |
| 04/23/26 vs Delta | 2 |
| 04/15/26 @ Glenwood Springs | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Aspen | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Basalt | 1 |
Baden Phillips made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Camden Kerns was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Blake Rider, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Rifle's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Steamboat Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Rifle beat Steamboat Springs by a score of 12-6 later that day.
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