The Ridgeline Riverhawks will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Dixie Flyers at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ridgeline is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 14-5 margin over Provo.
The team relied heavily on Cam Blotter, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-4. Cooper Clark was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Dixie entered their tilt with Cottonwood with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Everything went their way against the Colts on Friday as they made off with an 8-1 win.
Dixie also got a great performance from Jake Andreas as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ridge Erickson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isaac Zepf, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Ridgeline has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Dixie, their victory bumped their record up to 24-3.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ridgeline has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Dixie struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridgeline might still be hurting after the 10-1 defeat they got from Dixie when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Ridgeline avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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