If Riverdale Ridge was feeling good fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Northglenn on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ravens took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Boulder Panthers on Monday. The Ravens were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 15-14.
Riverdale Ridge got a good showing from Chase Eriksen, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). What's more, Eriksen gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April.
At the plate, Riverdale Ridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaydon Sanchez, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Another was Jeter McArthur, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Riverdale Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Boulder, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Riverdale Ridge is taking a road trip to challenge Brighton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Ravens' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Boulder, they will welcome Westminster at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.86 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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