For the second straight game, Rio will face off against Pardeeville. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Rio has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rio fell victim to Pardeeville and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 15-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.
For Pardeeville's part, Caleb Mackey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Mackey has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Jenkins, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Eli Achterberg was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Pardeeville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio only posted an OBP of .062.
Pardeeville is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Rio, their loss dropped their record down to 2-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rio has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pardeeville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
