Weld Central lost against Wray back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Weld Central Rebels fell just short of the Wray Eagles by a score of 4-3. Weld Central has not had much luck with Wray recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Matthew Nelson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Weld Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Wray's side, Rydge Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gage Waitman, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Carson Rockwell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Weld Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Wray, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Weld Central beat Wray by a score of 4-3 later that day.
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