It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Wiregrass Ranch ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the River Ridge Royal Knights. The victory was just what Wiregrass Ranch needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior game.
Logan Voelz tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sean Ballmann, who went 1-for-4 with a home run. Gavin Binder was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Wiregrass Ranch's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for River Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Wiregrass Ranch will take on Springstead at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wiregrass Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for River Ridge, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Wesley Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wesley Chapel's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so River Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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