February 27, 2026 – The Rattlers defeated Veterans Memorial Varsity Patriots 18-3 on Friday, February 27th at Veterans Memorial High School thanks in part to 10 runs in the second inning. Bodie Weyman singled, scoring two runs, Jude Martinez drew a walk, scoring one run, Jayden Gomez singled, scoring two runs, Caine Chapman singled, scoring one run, Ricky Armstrong doubled, scoring two runs, Weyman doubled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
The Rattlers got on the board in the top of the first inning after walks from Ollie Wetherell and Will Van Wiesse. The Rattlers scored on a wild pitch, and a passed ball, each scoring one run.
A ground out by Martinez extended the Rattlers lead to 15-3 in the top of the third inning.
Sebastian Sipe earned the win for the Rattlers. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking three.
The Rattlers accumulated 10 hits in the game. Chapman, Armstrong, and Weyman each collected two hits. Armstrong and Weyman were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs. The Rattler offense had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 12 walks for the game. Van Wiesse, Armstrong, and Martinez led the team with two free passes each. Chapman stole three bases. The Rattlers ran wild on the base paths, amassing five stolen bases for the game.