Ripon is 8-2 against Escalon since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Indians will be playing at home against the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Things were looking good for Ripon after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Argonaut by a score of 3-2.
Logan Spear
| 02/12/25 @ Mariposa County | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Argonaut | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Orestimba | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Buhach Colony | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Sonora | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Logan Spear made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Ripon's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Escalon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-4 to Hughson.
Lorenzo Texeira was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Ripon's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Escalon, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Ripon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Escalon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Ripon beat Escalon 7-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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