Wheat Ridge's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Lincoln Lancers with a sharp 16-6 victory. That looming 16-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Farmers yet this season.
Gavin Bernal tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Jayden Rodriguez
| 04/16/25 vs Lincoln | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Aurora Central | 1 |
| 03/15/25 @ Kennedy | 1 |
| 05/08/24 vs Standley Lake | 1 |
| 05/07/24 vs Conifer | 1 |
At the plate, Jayden Rodriguez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Nathan Trione was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Wheat Ridge moved to 3-9 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Wheat Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 23-8 defeat against Green Mountain on the 17th. As for Lincoln, they will host Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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