After only one run in their last matchup, Ripon made sure to put some runs up on the board against Edison on Saturday. The Indians blew past the Vikings 10-0. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Joseph Molthen
| 04/19/25 @ Edison | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Escalon | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Ripon Christian | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Sonora | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Sonora | 1 |
Joseph Molthen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ripon is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-10 otherwise. Molthen was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jack Peters was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Brayden McDowell was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Ripon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Ripon's record now sits at 9-11. As for Edison, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-11-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ripon will face off against Hilmar at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Yellowjackets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Edison, they will challenge Tokay at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
