Pleasant Ridge is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Oskaloosa on Thursday, but Oskaloosa came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Pleasant Ridge Rams had just enough and edged the Oskaloosa Bears out 5-3. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Pleasant Ridge has scored all year.
Nathan Herken and Jackson Maley made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Herken didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Maley tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Herken went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Maley scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Gillaspie, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Pleasant Ridge's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for Oskaloosa, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pleasant Ridge will take on Marais des Cygnes Valley at 4:30 p.m. in Friday's first game. Pleasant Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Marais des Cygnes Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oskaloosa, they will look to defend their home field in Monday's first game against Jefferson County North at 4:30 p.m.
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