Rampart won the last time they faced Discovery Canyon, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Rampart Rams came out on top in a nail-biter against the Discovery Canyon Thunder and snuck past 8-6. With that win, Rampart brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Haydn Benoit made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Benoit was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brayden Valdez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of David Eastman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Rampart, Discovery Canyon also got a great game from a two-way player: Ty Peters. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Peters has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Peters was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carson Seeley and Cole Teltschik did some serious damage despite the final result: Seeley went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Teltschik went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
The victory made it two in a row for Rampart and bumps their season record up to 5-4. As for Discovery Canyon, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Rampart will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Palmer Ridge at 4:00 p.m. As for Discovery Canyon, they will head out on the road to take on Mesa Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Discovery Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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