Thursday, March 5, 2026 – Ricky Armstrong drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Rattlers past Hays 8-6 on Thursday, March 5th at Dripping Springs High School. In the second inning, Armstrong tripled, scoring three runs.
The Rattlers built a 6-run lead in the second inning and then held off Hays’ charge.
The Rattlers opened the scoring in the first after Bodie Weyman hit into a double play, but one run scored. They scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Caine Chapman drew a walk, scoring one run, Armstrong tripled, scoring three runs, and Karsten Holman hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Tony Gilbreath earned the win for the Rattlers. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs (three earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four. Zach Hopkins collected the save. Jayden Gomez appeared in relief.
Brody Beck, Armstrong, and Holman each collected two hits for the Rattlers.