Friday, April 25, 2025 – The Rattlers clinch the 27-6A district championship on Friday after topping Brandeis in another nail bitter. Both teams were strong on the hill, but the Rattlers defeated Brandeis 3-2. Kaleb Rogers started the game and recorded 15 outs.
The Rattlers got on the board in the top of the third inning after Caleb Crider drew a walk, scoring one run, and Brandeis’ pitcher induced Karsten Holman to hit into a fielder’s choice, but two runs scored.
Brandeis scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth.
Rogers earned the win for the Rattlers. The pitcher surrendered two hits and two runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking five. Zach Hopkins collected the save.
Holman drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Rattlers with two runs batted in. Crider led with two hits in three at bats. The Rattlers had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Isaiah Robledo and Bodie Weyman led the team with two free passes each.