For the second straight game, Doherty will face off against Vista Ridge. The Spartans will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Wolves at 4:00 p.m. Doherty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Doherty needed a bit of extra time to put away Vista Ridge. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wolves 3-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 12, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Derek Graham
| 03/27/25 vs Tualatin | 6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Pueblo West | 4 |
| 03/11/25 vs Lewis-Palmer | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Rampart | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Air Academy | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Derek Graham spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Doherty's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 3-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't).
The victory got Doherty back to even at 9-9. As for Vista Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
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