Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thunder Ridge). Everything went their way against the Century Diamondbacks on Saturday as Thunder Ridge made off with a 12-2 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-2 on Saturday.
Ryan Harris made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Michael Hughes looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Thunder Ridge is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 0-4 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Carling, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Abe Hall was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Titans
| 03/29/25 vs Century | 13 |
| 03/29/25 vs Century | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Sugar-Salem | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Middleton | 0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Middleton | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Thunder Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Thunder Ridge and bumps their season record up to 2-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Century, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Thunder Ridge will square off against Canyon Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thunder Ridge is facing Canyon Ridge at the right time seeing as Canyon Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Century, they will challenge Blackfoot at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Century's pitchers better be ready for this one: Blackfoot has averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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