The Ranchview Wolves will take on the Princeton Panthers at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Ranchview has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ranchview took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Jefferson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolves won by a run and slipped past the Patriots 16-15. The Wolves' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Jacob Harms made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Harms was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Samford, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Judah Wright, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Ranchview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Princeton's offense. They fell 3-0 to Liberty on Monday.
Ranchview's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Princeton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Ranchview might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Princeton in their previous matchup back in March of 2021. Can the Wolves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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