Riverside barely beat Northridge the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Pirates blew past the Polar Bears 9-3 on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Polar Bears: they've now won seven in a row.
Landon Purtee
| 04/03/25 @ Northridge | 12 |
| 05/01/24 @ Troy Christian | 7 |
| 04/27/24 vs Triad | 4 |
| 04/06/24 @ Waynesfield-Goshen | 4 |
| 04/18/24 @ Northridge | 3 |
Landon Purtee made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Riverside got a massive performance out of Brody Orsborne, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Orsborne also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cooper Crouch, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Riverside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Riverside now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Northridge, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverside will challenge Newton Local at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northridge, they will venture away from home to face off against Twin Valley South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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