For the second straight game, Davenport will face off against Newport. The Gorillas will be playing at home against the Grizzlies at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Davenport has struggled recently with ten defeats in a row, while Newport will arrive with five straight wins.
Davenport lost 16-1 to Newport on Tuesday.
For Newport's part, Ryder Riddles made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Riddles has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Wink was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Bradley Martin III was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Newport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Newport pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for Davenport, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
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