Rigby is 2-8 against Thunder Ridge since April of 2024 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Titans at 2:00 p.m. Rigby has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rigby managed to slip by Highland the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans came up short against the Rams on Friday, falling 14-6. The game snapped a strange streak: the last three times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Sam Bishop led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Addie Cox was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Thunder Ridge made easy work of Madison on Friday and carried off a 17-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won four in a row.
Carly Jones (2026) was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 contests. Another player making a difference was Zoey Sorg (2028), who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base.
Thunder Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .704. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Thunder Ridge now has a winning record of 12-11-1. As for Rigby, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-7.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rigby hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .421. However, it's not like Thunder Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rigby skirted past Thunder Ridge 9-8 in their previous meeting on Wednesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
