For the second straight game, Richfield will face off against Manti. The Wildcats will host the Templars at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Richfield has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Richfield is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They fell 12-7 to Manti.
For Manti's part, Kellen Lund made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lund also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Manti is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-10 otherwise. Lund was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Mason Cherry was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Koy Johnson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Manti always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Richfield's loss dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Manti, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
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