While Heritage put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Rock Ridge. The Pride were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Phoenix. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for the Pride this season.
Jake Koh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Koh was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Sam Walsh
| 05/23/25 @ Rock Ridge | 1 |
| 05/08/25 vs Woodgrove | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Tuscarora | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Loudoun Valley | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs James Wood | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other pitching news, Sam Walsh looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Cooper Miskelly was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Heritage's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 7-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Luke Olszewski, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
Heritage always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Heritage has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Rock Ridge, they dropped their record down to 1-18 with the defeat, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, Heritage and Rock Ridge will both be playing Loudoun Valley the next time they take the field. The Pride will head out to face the Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Phoenix will play them later in the day, at 6:30 p.m.
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