The Auburn Riverside Ravens will square off against the Kentridge Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Auburn Riverside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Auburn Riverside will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Mt. Rainier on Wednesday. The Ravens were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Rams. The win continues a trend for the Ravens in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won four in a row.
Makenna Vircks looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Seneca Aarstad was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hannah Potter, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Auburn Riverside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. They are 9-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Kentridge came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Tigers.
Jozi Thompson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzie Coble was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Naomi Benavides was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Kentridge pushed their record up to 13-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Auburn Riverside, their win bumped their record up to 12-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Auburn Riverside has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kentridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Auburn Riverside couldn't quite finish off Kentridge when the teams last played back in April and fell 3-1. Will the Ravens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
