Highlanders spoil sophomore day

Looking to end the season with a bang, Ranger played host to No. 17 McLennan. The Highlanders weren't looking ahead to the regional tournament, they swept RC to close out the season.

GAME 1

Trailing by just a single run in the top of the sixth, Ranger was one out away from getting to the bottom of the inning down just 2-1. But, with two one and two out the Highlanders tripled their lead with a 2RBI double that made it 4-1.

Ranger was unable to rally, RC was held without a hit in the opener and lost 5-1.

RC got on the board in the third inning when Daniel Goncalves walked to lead off the inning and came around to score on a passed ball.

GAME 2

RC fell behind early in the opener and trailed 3-0 headed to the third. Victor Bueno started the rally with a walk and came around to score on a pair of passed balls. Three more walks made it 3-2 and JJ Padilla tied the game with a sacrifice fly.

MCC took the lead in the fourth inning by scoring a single run before they added three more in the sixth on the way to a 13-3 win.

SEASON RECAP

While the Rangers are disappointed to miss out on the Regional Tournament they made great strides in year one under Scott Norwood. RC finished with a 23-29 record an improvement of seven wins over last season. They also held their own against some of the powers in the west. RC beat WTJCAC champion New Mexico Junior College and beat Howard and Odessa, both of who are playing in the regional tournament. Ranger also picked up its four-game series sweep of a conference opponent in over seven years when they swept Vernon.