Titans
| 05/05/26 @ Highland | 5 |
| 05/05/26 vs Rigby | 22 |
| 05/01/26 vs Madison | 17 |
| 05/01/26 vs Madison | 20 |
| 04/29/26 @ Rigby | 8 |
| + 21 more games |
Thunder Ridge has gone 8-2 against Rigby recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Titans will head out on the road to take on the Trojans. Thunder Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Thunder Ridge is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Highland, who was ranked sixth at the time (Thunder Ridge was ranked 22nd). The Titans fell 10-5 to the Rams on Tuesday. The Titans' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Giulia Johns (2027) was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Leyda Santillian (2026) was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Rigby came out on top against Madison on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fifth inning. The Trojans put the hurt on the Bobcats with a sharp 15-5 victory. Considering the Trojans have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Mikayla Dean spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Paige Ringel was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madi Jensen, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Rigby was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .485. They are 13-4 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Rigby's win bumped their record up to 16-8. As for Thunder Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thunder Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Rigby struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thunder Ridge got the 'W' when the teams last played on Tuesday against Rigby by a conclusive 22-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
