Rangers Split Wild Doubleheader with Vernon College

Ranger, TX — March 25, 2026 — Ranger College baseball split a high-scoring home doubleheader against Vernon College on Wednesday, earning a dramatic 11–9 walk-off win in Game 1 before falling 24–18 in Game 2.

Game 1 – Walk-Off Thriller

The Rangers delivered late-game heroics in the opener, rallying from a 9–8 deficit in the seventh inning. Ashton Fisher provided the decisive moment, blasting a three-run walk-off home run to cap a five-run inning and secure the 11–9 victory.

Fisher finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs, while Joey Rodriguez added two hits. On the mound, Caleb Calvert earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings in relief.

Game 2 – Offensive Shootout

Game 2 turned into an offensive battle, with both teams combining for 42 runs. Ranger matched Vernon early, but a pair of big innings allowed Vernon to pull away for a 24–18 win.

Jeremiah Torres led the Rangers with three hits, including two doubles, while Samuel Kelley also recorded three hits. Ranger totaled 12 hits, 11 walks, and seven stolen bases in the effort.