Baseball

Technical difficulties with the lights in right-centerfield delayed the start of the Regional Quarterfinals for roughly 2 hours; however, it was decided that the game would be played without full illumination of the outfield. This obstacle had absolutely no effect on the Rattler outfielders, “Big Mike” Michael Yzaguirre in CF and Isaiah Robledo in RF. … Read more

Tensions were as high as the humidity in Buda on Saturday for Game 3 of the series. Going into the top of the 3rd inning, the game was tied at 0. Caleb Crider started things off for the Rattlers by drawing a walk followed by Javi Cuevas reaching on a bunt. The Reagan stands went … Read more

The Rattlers brought their A game in game 2 of the series, coming out swinging. Reagan loaded the bases when Jeter Battles got on off an error, Caleb Cappuccio singled on a spectacular bunt, and Caden Crofts was hit by a pitch. Isaiah Robledo got Battles across the plate with a sac fly to CF, … Read more

The Rattlers could not overcome the 8-run deficit that the Dragons put up in the first 2 innings of play even though both teams tallied 10 hits each. Darden Wetherell started on the bump for Reagan and faced 11 batters in 1.2 innings. Play was suspended in the 2nd inning due to inclement weather and … Read more

Inclement weather rolled in on Thursday night in Buda, suspending play in Game 1 of Area playoffs against Round Rock. The game will resume today at Hays HS in Buda at 4 pm followed by Game 2. The Rattlers are down 5-0 in the top of the 2nd inning with a runner on second and … Read more

The pitching was strong on both sides on Friday night with the Rattlers held to 4 hits and the Buffaloes held to 3. Kaleb Rogers started on the hill for Reagan and recorded the win. Rogers came out strong, striking out 2 in the 1st inning. Kaleb brought the heat in the 3rd, 4th, and … Read more

Starting pitcher, Darden Wetherell, methodically painted the corners, setting the Rattlers’ offense up for success. Wetherell was in command from the first moment he stepped on the mound, striking out 2 in the 1st inning. Wetherell pitched the complete game with 72 pitches. “D” struck out 6, expertly walked 0, and gave up 5 hits … Read more

Up 5-3, the Rattlers could not hold on to their lead and allowed the Wildcats to score 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th. Despite the Rattlers hitting 3 doubles in the game ( Jeter Battles -2, Darden Wetherell-1), the Rattlers came up short on the road. Reagan came out swinging with Battles roping … Read more

Rattler pitchers held the Broncos scoreless while the offense steadily added runs and took advantage of Bronco errors to seal the victory. The energy was high in the dugouts and stands on both sides, as there is no love lost between these competitive teams. Kaleb Rogers started on the hill for Reagan and handled the … Read more

Three Rattler pitchers displayed their pitching prowess, allowing only 1 hit and 0 walks and sitting down 17 of 18 batters that entered the box. Caleb Crider started on the bump for Reagan, pounding the strike zone. Crider’s efficiency set the tone of the game. Crider pitched 4 innings, striking out 8 of the 12 … Read more