After two games on the road, Mesa Ridge is heading back home. They will take on the Widefield Gladiators at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mesa Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Mesa Ridge is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Widefield on Tuesday. They fell 4-1 to the Gladiators.
Mesa Ridge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Locklen Lemley, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Lemley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Mesa Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Widefield, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-8.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mesa Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Widefield struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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