For the second straight game, Rampart will face off against Pine Creek. The Rams will welcome the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rampart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
If Rampart beats Pine Creek with seven runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Rams walked away with a 7-3 win over the Eagles on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Rams sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Vince Carpio made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Carpio was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Brayden Valdez
| 04/07/26 vs Fountain-Fort Carson | 4 |
| 04/28/26 @ Pine Creek | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Air Academy | 3 |
| 04/25/26 vs Lewis-Palmer | 2 |
| 04/02/26 @ Doherty | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Rampart let Brayden Valdez and Braylon Cantres run wild. Valdez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, while Cantres went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Rampart is 5-2 when Valdez posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Cash Carpio, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
With the loss, Pine Creek broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-4. As for Rampart, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rampart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Pine Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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