The Biggsville West Central Heat will face off against the Riverdale Rams at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Biggsville West Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Biggsville West Central's tournament run continued when they took on Seneca on Friday. The Heat fell just short of the Fighting Irish by a score of 2-1. That's two games in a row now that the Heat have lost by just one run.
Miley Stimpson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Riverdale entered their tilt with Manteno on Friday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They skirted past the Panthers 4-2.
Katie Cox was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Breckin DeLaRosa was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Riverdale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in five consecutive matches.
Biggsville West Central's defeat dropped their record down to 27-5. As for Riverdale, their victory bumped their record up to 24-4.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Biggsville West Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .374. However, it's not like Riverdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Biggsville West Central came out on top in a nail-biter against Riverdale in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 3-2. Will the Heat repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
