The Strath Haven Panthers will face off against the Ridley Raiders at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Strath Haven's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Ridley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Strath Haven managed to slip by Haverford the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers lost 9-1 to the Fords on Wednesday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Ridley had already won three in a row and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Eagles.
Luke Ladislaw made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ridley is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Ladislaw was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Ladislaw wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Justin Teehan, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs. Nick Radomile also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Ridley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Strath Haven, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Strath Haven took their win against Ridley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-1 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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