The Harriton Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Ridley Raiders at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row dating back to last season, Harriton turned things around against Penncrest on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Lions.
Nate Swalley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Colin Sullivan, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ridley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They came out on top against Upper Darby by a score of 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Royals: they've now won three in a row.
Jake Mansfield was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bobby Doherty, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Brendan Soper was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Harriton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Ridley, their record now sits at 1-0.
Harriton came out on top in a nail-biter against Ridley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Harriton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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