Highland Park Game 1 – 3/31/23:
This game was a nail-biter from start to finish and one of the best games of the year. The Rangers traveled to Scotland Yard on a beautiful Friday to take on the 20th-ranked HP Scots. But the Rangers were ready and confident with senior ace Luke Isett on the bump. The Scots had their guy on the mound too and the Rangers had their hands full, striking out fourteen times.
The Scots had the leadoff man on base for the first five innings, but with scrappy pitching and defense, the game went into the sixth inning 0-0. Luke Isett was pulled after an amazing outing going 5.1 innings allowing six hits, 1 run, and five strikeouts. Senior Jack Barr would pitch the remainder of the game and extra innings. Barr allowed no hits, walked one, and struck out three Scouts batters. The Rangers pieced together one run in the top of the sixth and then the Scots matched them with a run of their own. The roaring crowd, only grew louder as the game went into extras 1-1.
“I was so pumped to come in the game after Ice threw great and dominate! -Jack Barr ’23”
With some timely hitting and some costly errors by HP, the Rangers scored two runs in the 8th, winning them the game. Senior Jonah Timmons had the only RBI of the game, driving in sophomore Jake Fults with a double.
The game was a wild game but it was a pivotal win for the Rangers’ remaining season and going into Saturday. The Rangers win 3-1 in extras.
“It was such an intense, exciting game and to come out with an extra innings win is huge going into Game 2.” – Jonah Timmons ’23
Highland Park Game 2- 4/1/23
With a big win the night prior, the Rangers hope to complete the sweep against HP with a weekend win. Sophomore Dillon Brandt took the mound for the Rangers. Brandt had an absolute dominant performance, completely surprising the Scots. He threw a complete game, only allowing five hits, two walks, and struck out three. He didn’t allow any runs, holding back the Scot’s offensive power. The Scots left bases loaded multiple times, and Brandt got out of many jams. The Rangers bounced back from the previous night’s struggles with nine hits, scoring in bunches.
The Rangers were led by Senior Dominic Migliore, who had multiple hits and also went yard, and Senior Nick Barber, who went 3-4 with 3 RBIs. The Rangers swept HP with this 7-0 victory.
“When I hit that ball, I knew I got a good piece. It was a hit that the guys going in the dugout and carried great energy throughout the game” – Dominic Migliore ’23
The Rangers take on Richardson Berkner High School at home on Tuesday, April 11th and on the road, Friday, April 14thto continue their district win streak.
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