The Jefferson County North Chargers will take on the Riverton Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
While Jefferson County North's victory against Sunrise Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Chargers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 win over the Buffaloes on Monday. With that victory, the Chargers brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Kennadi Hernandez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bre Erpelding, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Jefferson County North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Riverton never let their opponents score last Friday. They blew past New Heights Christian Academy 15-0. That's two games straight that the Rams have won by exactly 15 runs.
Avery Barnett was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseigh Forgey, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Riverton has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs this season. As for Jefferson County North, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
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