Rickards had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Gadsden County on Thursday. The Rickards Raiders never let the Gadsden County Jaguars get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. With that win, the Raiders brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
Manny Hernandez and Chris Turner did most of the damage at the plate: Hernandez scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Turner scored three runs and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Turner has posted since back in April of 2024. Jayden Jones was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-3.
Rickards was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Raiders
| 03/06/25 @ Gadsden County | 20-0 |
| 03/04/25 vs Aucilla Christian | 6-5 |
| 02/28/25 @ Leon | 0-9 |
| 02/25/25 vs Madison County | 2-5 |
| 02/21/25 vs Wakulla Christian School | 3-5 |
Rickards' victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Gadsden County, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rickards will face off against St. John Paul II at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. St. John Paul II's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Rickards' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gadsden County, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Gadsden County Jaguars duke it out with Bethlehem Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. They have given up an average of 19.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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