Ridgeview hasn't had much luck against Hoopeston recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge the Cornjerkers at 4:30 p.m. Ridgeview has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ridgeview's last matchup with Paxton-Buckley-Loda could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Mustangs lost 13-3 to the Panthers. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Max Mason
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Ridgeview saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Mason, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Mason is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Hoopeston's offense. They came up short against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The loss continues a trend for the Cornjerkers in their meetings with the Falcons: they've now lost four in a row.
Ridgeview now has a losing record of 1-2-1. As for Hoopeston, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Ridgeview's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hoopeston, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Ridgeview continue to outrun the ball?
Ridgeview might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Hoopeston in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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