After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Prospect Ridge Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They never let The Academy Wildcats get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Miners have posted against the Wildcats since June 3, 2021.
Liam Schilling made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Prospect Ridge Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
Zeke Bote
| 04/22/25 @ The Academy | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Liberty Common | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Shadow Mountain | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Brush | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Santiam Christian | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Zeke Bote was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Prospect Ridge Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Isiac Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Prospect Ridge Academy's record is now 8-6. As for The Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Prospect Ridge Academy beat the Wildcats by a score of 4-1 on Wednesday.
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