Rifle got themselves on the board against Roaring Fork on Wednesday, but Roaring Fork never followed suit. They blew past the Roaring Fork Rams 12-0. The high-scoring effort was just what Rifle needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
The team relied heavily on Ryder Bjurstrom, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braydon Duncan, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Rifle's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8. As for Roaring Fork, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rifle is on the road again on Wednesday to play Basalt at 4:00 p.m. As for Roaring Fork, they will square off against Moffat County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Moffat County is coming into the match with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Roaring Fork will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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