Hilmar is 2-8 against Ripon since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Indians at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, it was close, but Hilmar sidestepped Hughson for a 3-2 victory. That's two games straight that the Yellowjackets have won by just one run.
Meanwhile, Ripon earned a 7-4 win over Escalon on Tuesday. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Angelina Martinez made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Izabelle Spurzem was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Abigail Stewart was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Hilmar now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Ripon, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Hilmar couldn't quite finish off Ripon when the teams last played back in March and fell 2-0. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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