Due to postponements, Key West ended up playing all four of its Rickardsville Tournament games in span of four days (July 22-25). The Ramblers ultimately finished third amongst the field of 19 teams at Rickardsville, marking Key West's fourth tournament placement of 2016. In Monday's consolation game, the Ramblers toppled Bernard, 4-1, behind a complete game outing from Dan Spain in his first start on the mound this season.
Prior to Monday, Nick Woltkamp started each of Key West's first three games in Rickardsville. He pitched a gem in the quarterfinals, surrendering just a single hit over seven innings in a 3-2 win over Peosta. He also earned the win in a 10-6 decision over Dubuque in the first round. That victory avenged a semifinal loss to Dubuque in the Cascade Tournament.
Chris Briggs homered in the win over Dubuque. Woltkamp did the same in the 7-5 defeat at the hands of Bellevue in the semifinals. Woltkamp fired 11 innings on Sunday before giving way to the Key West bullpen, which, along with a sloppy defense, failed to hold the lead versus Bellevue. Woltkamp also went 5-for-12 at the plate during the four-game tournament run.
The Ramblers (30-5) are now 15-4 in tournament action this season. They own tourney titles at Bellevue and at Farley.
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