The Ridgemont Golden Gophers will challenge the North Baltimore Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ridgemont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Ridgemont will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Arlington on Thursday. The Golden Gophers blew past the Red Devils 14-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Gophers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ethan Moore
| 04/24/25 @ Arlington | 8 |
| 04/21/25 vs Upper Scioto Valley | 5 |
| 04/14/25 vs Elgin | 4 |
| 03/29/25 vs Riverside | 6 |
| 05/16/24 @ Seneca East | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Ethan Moore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Ridgemont is 4-1 when Moore posts two or more runs, but 1-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Stuck, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddox Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Ridgemont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, North Baltimore entered their tilt with Leipsic on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 6-3.
North Baltimore's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Ridgemont, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
Ridgemont couldn't quite get it done against North Baltimore in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will the Golden Gophers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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