Boulder hasn't had much luck against Riverdale Ridge recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Boulder Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Riverdale Ridge Ravens at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Saturday, Boulder got the win against Prairie View by a conclusive 10-3.
Channing Wheeler was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Jones, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Riverdale Ridge came tearing into Thursday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Wolves 22-6. The Ravens 's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jazmyn Sandoval made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Olivia Vargas was incredible, scoring four runs while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Peyton Saenz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Riverdale Ridge didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with six strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westminster didn't tossed any.
Boulder's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-9. As for Riverdale Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Both both just can't seem to miss. Boulder has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Riverdale Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Boulder might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Riverdale Ridge in their previous matchup back in September. Will Boulder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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