Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ripon). They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over the Buhach Colony Thunder on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Thunder: they've now won three in a row.
Joseph Molthen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Ripon is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
Logan Spear
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On the hitting side, Logan Spear was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Landon Kackley, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Ripon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Ripon back to even at 4-4. As for Buhach Colony, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4-1 record this season.
Ripon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-3 loss against Hughson on the 11th. As for Buhach Colony, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 9-8 defeat against Gregori on the 10th.
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