The Ripon Indians will head out on the road to square off against the Gregori Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Ripon has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Ripon came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 15-4 to Big Valley Christian.
Addison Naranjo was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Addyson Wilmshurst also deserves some recognition as she stole her first stolen base of the season.
Even though they lost, Ripon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Gregori's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They fell 9-5 to Atwater. The loss was the Jaguars' first of the season.
Ripon's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs over those games. As for Gregori, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
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