River City lost to Pleasant Valley back in March of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over the Vikings.
Eddie Ames made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Aiden Brookins tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances.
Tanner Mayberry
| 05/01/25 @ Pleasant Valley | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Liberty Ranch | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs River Valley | 2 |
| 05/07/24 @ Inderkum | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Grant | 2 |
Back at the plate, Tanner Mayberry was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Jordan Torrente was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
River City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pleasant Valley only posted a batting average of .300.
River City's record is now 17-11. As for Pleasant Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-13.
River City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pleasant Valley, they will take on Shasta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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