For the second straight game, Riverside Prep will face off against Big Bear. The Silver Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Riverside Prep knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Big Bear likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Riverside Prep made easy work of Big Bear and carried off a 22-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Silver Knights, who have now won 11 matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Josh Lillibridge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jacob Villegas looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Trent Bourgeois
| 04/22/25 @ Big Bear | 4 |
| 03/07/25 vs Serrano | 3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Hesperia Christian | 3 |
| 02/28/24 @ Lancaster | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs University Prep | 2 |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Trent Bourgeois, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Adrian Jorge Jr. was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Riverside Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Big Bear only managed five hits.
Big Bear's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Riverside Prep, their win bumped their record up to 14-7.
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