Rickards is 6-0 against FAMU DRS since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Rickards Raiders will look to defend their home field against the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers at 6:00 p.m. FAMU DRS took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Rickards, who comes in off a win.
While Rickards has not struggled against Wakulla Christian School recently, they managed to flip the script on Thursday. Rickards narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Wakulla Christian School 6-5. The win was just what Rickards needed coming off of a 21-11 loss in their prior contest.
Jayden Jones was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Jah Williams was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jalen Wiggins, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, FAMU DRS suffered a tough 15-8 defeat at the hands of Ribault on Saturday.
Maylon Santos made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph McRoy, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Rickards' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-11. As for FAMU DRS, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rickards has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like FAMU DRS struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rickards beat FAMU DRS 6-3 in their previous meeting last Saturday. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was FAMU DRS's Alphonza Gammons, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Rickards still be able to contain Gammons? There's only one way to find out.
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