Rangers to Face Cy Ranch in Semifinals
Jesuit already has made history this season. But this weekend, the Rangers will try to turn their first appearance at the UIL state baseball tournament into a state title.
The Rangers will open against 2012 state champion Cypress Ranch in the Class 6A semifinals at 3 p.m. Friday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The other semifinal features Arlington Martin and Laredo Alexander, with the two winners meeting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday for the title.
Jesuit (35-3-2) has the best record in the four-team field, but has been tested in the playoffs. In the Region II final, the Rangers swept Conroe Oak Ridge by scores of 3-1 and 4-0. Jesuit has allowed one run or less in eight of 12 postseason games.
The playoff run for the Mustangs (29-6) includes five shutouts in nine games, including a pair against League City Clear Creek in the Region III final last weekend. Cy Ranch dropped the first game 1-0 before rallying to win the series.
We’ll have a more detailed breakdown of the matchup later this week.
