Ridley took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Strath Haven, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders had just enough and edged out the Panthers 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since May 8, 2025.
Jayden Davis
Jayden Davis made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ridley is 2-1 when Davis allows one or fewer hits, but 5-7 otherwise. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jake Mansfield was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025. Logan Bubb also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Ridley is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Strath Haven, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-10.
Looking ahead, Ridley will take on Upper Darby at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Royals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.14 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Strath Haven, they will face off against Springfield at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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