The Bend Lava Bears will face off against the Ridgeview Ravens at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Bend made easy work of Summit and carried off a 15-2 victory. The Lava Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Ridgeview entered their tilt with Crook County on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Cowboys.
Finn Chambers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ryden Nakamura was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Aiden Scott was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Ridgeview lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Bend's victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Ridgeview, their win bumped their record up to 15-8-1.
Bend suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Ridgeview when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Will the Lava Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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