ThunderRidge came out on top against Denver North on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Grizzlies took their game against the Vikings 8-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Grizzlies also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.
Jayden Goertz looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three).
Shane Christy
| 04/04/26 @ Denver North | 3 |
| 03/17/26 vs Ironwood Ridge | 2 |
| 03/12/26 vs Columbine | 2 |
| 05/09/25 vs Highlands Ranch | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Chaparral | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Shane Christy, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ashton Santomo, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
ThunderRidge's record is now 6-3. As for Denver North, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. ThunderRidge will square off against Valor Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.89 runs per game on average), something the Grizzlies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Denver North, they will face off against Denver South at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Ravens have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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