The Orleans Bulldogs will take on the Vincennes Rivet Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Vincennes Rivet took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Orleans, who comes in off a win.
Orleans is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Shoals with a sharp 12-0 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kaden Berning
| 04/23/25 @ Perry Central | 6 |
| 05/01/25 @ Mitchell | 5 |
| 04/18/25 @ Springs Valley | 5 |
| 05/17/25 vs Eastern Greene | 4 |
| 05/22/25 @ Paoli | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Owen Gilbert and Kaden Berning made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Gilbert pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Berning struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Orleans is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-17 otherwise. At the plate, Gilbert went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Berning went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most runs Gilbert has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Troy Dille and Dane Freed did most of the damage at the plate: Dille went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Freed got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Dille has posted since back in April. Connor Fitzenrider was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Vincennes Rivet unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of Bedford North Lawrence by a score of 7-6.
Like Orleans, Vincennes Rivet also got a great game from a two-way player: Jayden Thacker. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Thacker has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Brody (Bo) Shots was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Orleans' record is now 7-18. As for Vincennes Rivet, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-6.
