Ridgeview is 8-2 against Independence since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Ridgeview Wolf Pack will be playing in front of their home fans against the Independence Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Ridgeview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Independence's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Ridgeview made easy work of Independence and carried off a 14-2 win.
Adam Salazar and Jordan Brito made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Salazar pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Brito tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Salazar went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Brito scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Max DeLaGarza was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Jared Robles was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Ridgeview's victory bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Independence, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-12.
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