Ridge has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.87 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against the Hunterdon Central Red Devils, falling 11-1. The match marked the Red Devil's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Ridge's defeat ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-3. As for Hunterdon Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Ridge and Hunterdon Central should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Red Devil will challenge New Providence at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday with a big rank advantage (15 vs. 236). Meanwhile, Hunterdon Central (ranked 32nd) will meet Ferris (ranked 225th) at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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