Richards was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-4 to the Oak Forest Bengals, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Richards of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Sean Cody made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Oak Forest's side, Justin Gibbs was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Gibbs was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4.
Gibbs wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Fletcher, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Evan Gamboa was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Richards' defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Oak Forest, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.
Richards will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Thornton Fractional North at 4:30 p.m. Thornton Fractional North is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Richards will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Oak Forest, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Evergreen Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oak Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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