The North Ridgeville Rangers will square off against the University School Preppers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (North Ridgeville 1.4, University School 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, North Ridgeville didn't have quite enough to beat Avon and fell 2-1. The matchup marked the Rangers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
North Ridgeville saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Wolfram, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, University School came up short against St. Edward on Wednesday and fell 6-3. The loss was the Preppers' first of the season.
Bryce Fielding made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Deacon Nelson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Having lost for the first time this season, North Ridgeville fell to 4-1. As for University School, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Ridgeville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like University School struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Ridgeville couldn't quite finish off University School in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 and fell 7-5. Will the Rangers 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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