Rifle's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Glenwood Springs Demons by a score of 9-5. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 victory the Demons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Ryder Bjurstrom
| 04/15/26 @ Glenwood Springs | 7 |
| 04/11/26 vs Eagle Valley | 6 |
| 04/08/26 vs Aspen | 4 |
| 03/31/26 vs Grand Junction | 3 |
| 03/21/26 @ Montrose | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Ryder Bjurstrom made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adan Medina, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Baden Phillips, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Rifle's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Glenwood Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Rifle beat the Demons by a score of 12-7 later that day.
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