Ridgeview is 0-10 against Independence since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Ridgeview Wolf Pack will be playing in front of their home fans against the Independence Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Ridgeview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Ridgeview fell victim to Bakersfield Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. Ridgeview has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Independence can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Bakersfield. The win was just what Independence needed coming off of a 13-0 defeat in their prior game.
Andrea Barajas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Barajas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Barajas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maylea Lutu, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jada Quezada, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Ridgeview now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Ridgeview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've averaged .418. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridgeview suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Independence in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Ridgeview, Savannah Figueroa (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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