Rampart scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Vista Ridge Wolves with a sharp 19-4 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Rampart considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Justus Derickson was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Brayden Valdez was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Vista Ridge's side, Elijah Flores made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Rampart has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Vista Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rampart will take on Denver South at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Denver South is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Vista Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Liberty is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Vista Ridge will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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