Rangely lost to Nucla back in March of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Panthers fell 18-15 to the Mustangs.
Hunter Fouch was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Fouch was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Ducey was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Lucas, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Rangely's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Nucla, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
While Rangely had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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