Tigers
| 04/16/25 @ Flora | 14 |
| 03/26/25 vs Cumberland | 10 |
| 04/01/25 @ Fairfield | 8 |
| 03/31/25 vs Mattoon | 8 |
| 04/15/25 @ Effingham | 7 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Richland County). They put the hurt on the Flora Wolves with a sharp 14-4 victory on Wednesday. The Tigers not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 6, 2024.
Richland County got a massive performance out of Gavin Root, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Root is becoming a predictor of the Tigers' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Cooper Hires, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double.
Root wasn't the only one making solid contact: Richland County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Tigers are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win snapped Richland County's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-8 record. As for Flora, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Richland County will head out to face off against Lawrenceville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Flora, they will venture away from home to challenge Eldorado at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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