Baseball Game Preview: Ridgevue Warhawks vs. Middleton Vikings

Ridgevue hasn't had much luck against Middleton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Warhawks will be playing at home against the Vikings at 6:30 p.m. Ridgevue will be strutting in after a win while Middleton will be coming in after a defeat.

If Ridgevue beats Middleton with 13 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Warhawks had just enough and edged out Meridian 13-12. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warhawks.

Jaxon Johnson

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/25 @ Meridian	3
04/01/25 vs Kuna	2
03/14/25 vs Skyview	2
05/04/24 vs Columbia	2
03/21/24 vs Pocatello	2

The team relied heavily on Jaxon Johnson, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luke Wonderlich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Ridgevue always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Middleton faced Owyhee in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Vikings lost 7-1 to the Storm. The Vikings' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Middleton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Ridgevue, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2-1.

Ridgevue might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Middleton when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will the Warhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.