For the second straight game, Bradshaw Christian will face off against Liberty Ranch. The Pride will face off against the Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Bradshaw Christian has won 23 straight at home dating back to last season, while Liberty Ranch won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Bradshaw Christian had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Liberty Ranch on Tuesday. The Pride put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 10-3 victory. Considering the Pride have won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ethan Rickert made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Wolf, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Brandon Burden, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Bradshaw Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Ranch only managed seven hits.
Liberty Ranch's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 10-1 and their overall record down to 16-6-1. As for Bradshaw Christian, their win bumped their record up to 18-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Bradshaw Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Liberty Ranch struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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