Prospect Ridge Academy came into Thursday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Arrupe Jesuit Generals a 10-0 shutout on Thursday. The win was just what Prospect Ridge Academy needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Zeke Bote and Ethan Free were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Bote pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Free tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Bote scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Free went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Liam Schilling was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Greyson Brady, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Prospect Ridge Academy's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Arrupe Jesuit, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Prospect Ridge Academy will face off against Umpqua Valley Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lyons at 4:00 p.m. on April 2nd. Arrupe Jesuit is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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