Ripon had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Edison on Friday. The Indians never let the Vikings get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Clara Townsend
| 03/06/26 vs Edison | 3 |
| 03/06/26 vs Buhach Colony | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Tokay | 2 |
| 02/13/26 vs Patterson | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Hilmar | 2 |
Clara Townsend made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ellie Spurzem was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Izabelle Spurzem, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Ripon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Edison only managed two.
Ripon is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Edison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ripon will take on Linden at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Edison, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lathrop at 4:00 p.m.
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