Indians
| 03/11/25 @ Bret Harte | 9 |
| 03/07/25 vs Livingston | 6 |
| 03/04/25 @ Tokay | 14 |
| 02/28/25 @ Gregori | 4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Big Valley Christian | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
Ripon is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will host the Orestimba Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Ripon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Ripon earned a 9-5 win over Bret Harte. The matchup marked the Indians' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Angelina Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Naranjo, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Izabelle Spurzem, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Ripon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Orestimba suffered their closest defeat since May 14, 2024 last Tuesday. They fell just short of Patterson by a score of 12-10. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Tigers since last Tuesday.
Kaitlin Barron was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Mariah Avila was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Orestimba's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.2 runs. As for Ripon, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Ripon came up short against Orestimba when the teams last played back in April of 2022, falling 5-1. Will Ripon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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