The Rickards Raiders will head out on the road to challenge the Wakulla Christian School Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Rickards is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
On Wednesday, Rickards got the win against Godby by a conclusive 9-2.
Jayden Jones and Jalen Wiggins made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Jones tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Wiggins didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Jones has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Jones scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Wiggins scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Manny Hernandez was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Jah Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Wakulla Christian School gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past FAMU DRS 15-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Wakulla Christian School.
Like Rickards, Wakulla Christian School also got a great game from a two-way player: Langston Stephens. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stephens was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jace Estes was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jay Brown, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Rickards' record now sits at 9-15. As for Wakulla Christian School, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rickards has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wakulla Christian School struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rickards skirted past Wakulla Christian School 6-5 in their previous meeting on April 4th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rickards since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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