While Sherrard's victory against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Spartans 8-6. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won five in a row.
Zach Knox
| 05/07/25 @ Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] | 6 |
| 04/22/25 @ East Moline United | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Princeton | 1 |
| 03/31/25 @ Bushnell-Prairie City | 10 |
Zach Knox tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
On the hitting side, Eli Matson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Brown, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Sherrard's record is now 13-6. As for Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge], their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sherrard will welcome Monmouth-Roseville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.46 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge], they will be playing at home against Monmouth United at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Storm's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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