Carthage Courier Rangers 3
KFC/Taco Bell Orioles 2
The Rangers and Orioles met on Wednesday evening in a makeup contest from Monday with both teams tied for second place. As many expected this one would come down to the wire once again as did the previous contest.
The Rangers got on the board early as they took a 2-0 lead in their half of the first, but the Orioles quickly cut the lead to 2-1 in their half. The Orioles then tied the contest in the third after an error by the Rangers shortstop allowed Nate Johnson to race across the plate tying the contest 2-2. After this, both teams offensive woes continued as neither could manage a hit until the fifth inning. In the fifth, Eli Martin scored from third after reaching on an error when Matthew Enoch singled to give the Rangers the lead at 3-2, but the Orioles were not done yet.
In their half of the fifth, an error by the pitcher let the leadoff batter reach. After moving his way to third base, the runner misread a ball hit back to the pitcher and was gunned out at the plate ending the Orioles chances.
The Rangers pitching duo of Eli Martin and Matthew Enoch proved to be just enough to lead the Rangers to victory. The duo scattered three hits throughout the contest, while striking out six. Enoch picked up the win as he went 3-2/3 innings of relief.
The Rangers were led by Matthew Enoch with two hits followed by Chris Ray and Jay Franklin who each had one hit.
The Orioles mustered three hits in the contest. They were led by Nate Johnson, Barrett Briggs, and Jim Anstis who each had one hit.
WP: Matthew Enoch
