
Raiders
04/28/25 @ Strath Haven | 1-9 |
04/25/25 vs Chichester | 6-5 |
04/23/25 vs Marple Newtown | 5-3 |
04/22/25 @ Springfield | 6-2 |
04/15/25 vs Westfield | 2-1 |
Ridley dropped their record down to 7-8 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Strath Haven Panthers, falling 9-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Ridley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bobby Doherty, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
As for Strath Haven, they now have a winning record of 6-5. That looming 9-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Strath Haven's side, Caden Shuster made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shuster also tossed no walks, which is notable because Strath Haven is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-5 otherwise. Shuster was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Alex Selverian was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ben Milligan, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ridley is set to take on their familiar foe Upper Darby at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Strath Haven will square off against rival Springfield at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Panthers' favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Cougars have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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