It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Ripon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Riverbank Bruins. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Ripon also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Kharime Caratachea spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Naranjo, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Addyson Wilmshurst was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Ripon's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. As for Riverbank, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-9-1 record this season.
As of now, neither Ripon nor Riverbank have any future games scheduled.
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