The matchup between Ripon and Hilmar on Thursday hardly resembled the 2-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Indians put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 18-2 win. The Indians have beaten the Yellowjackets the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Yellowjackets has come to flipping the script.
Angelina Martinez
| 04/17/25 @ Hilmar | 4 |
| 03/07/25 vs Livingston | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Escalon | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Hughson | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Bret Harte | 1 |
Angelina Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Izabelle Spurzem was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February. Addison Naranjo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Ripon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ripon's record now sits at 10-7. As for Hilmar, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Ripon has already played their next game, a 13-4 victory against Sonora on the 21st. As for Hilmar, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Escalon at 4:00 p.m. on May 1.
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