Ramblers fall hard to Cascade

The Ramblers failed to carry over the momentum they gained from Sunday's thrilling extra-inning victory over Rickardsville, falling 8-0 to Cascade in the quarterfinals of the Worthington Tournament on Wednesday night. Key West (7-9) had hoped to defend its 2012 Worthington title.

Cascade got on top right away with Tom Andrews solo homer in the first off of Rambler starter Aaron Collins. The Reds tacked on at least one run in every inning on the way to a comfortable victory. Roamn Hummel added another solo shot with a blast over the center field wall in the third.

Key West struggled all night at the plate against Cascade's Brett Poffenburger. The Ramblers were limited to two hits in the six-inning, run-rule shortened game. Poffenburger allowed just one runner to advance into scoring position all evening.

Collins fired the first two innings before being lifted for reliever Dan Spain. Kenny Capesius also appeared on the mound late in the game for Key West.

The Ramblers will return to action on Sunday when they host Farley in a Prairie League game. First pitch is set for 1:30 p.m. from Farley Park.