Baseball Recap: River Ridge/Scales Mound Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

River Ridge/Scales Mound can bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Polo Marcos 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since May 13, 2024.

Sam Rife was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, Kaden Duerr was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Aidan Soppe also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

River Ridge/Scales Mound hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Polo struck out nine times.

River Ridge/Scales Mound's record is now 8-14. As for Polo, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.

Looking ahead, River Ridge/Scales Mound is taking a road trip to face off against Oregon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Polo, they will welcome South Beloit at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sobos will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Marcos surely won't give up without a fight.