The Cedaredge Bruins will head out to square off against the Rangely Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Cedaredge has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Cedaredge's victory against Grand Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bruins narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cardinals 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bruins have posted against the Cardinals since May 7, 2022.
Zach Mannon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makai Salazar, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Levi Maxey, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Rangely was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Olathe, falling 11-1. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cedaredge is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Rangely, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Cedaredge got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 against Rangely by a conclusive 12-0 score. Will the Bruins repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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