For the second straight game, Riverbank will face off against Linden. The Bruins will challenge the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Riverbank has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Linden will arrive with three straight wins.
Riverbank lost 13-2 to Linden on Tuesday.
For Linden's part, Jacob Ricketts made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Ricketts also tossed no walks, which is notable because Linden is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-7 otherwise. Ricketts was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nikko Vigna was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Isaiah Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Linden always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Riverbank's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Linden, their record is now 7-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Riverbank has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Linden struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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