For the second straight game, Riverdale will face off against Douglass. The Raiders are taking a road trip to take on the Astros at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. Riverdale is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
On Wednesday, Riverdale got the win against Douglass by a conclusive 14-4. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Zyaire Miller
| 04/16/25 vs Douglass | 9 |
| 04/02/25 vs North Clayton | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Mt. Zion | 7 |
| 03/17/25 vs Stephenson | 9 |
Zyaire Miller made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Rachmann, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Keith Demps, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two RBI.
Riverdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Riverdale pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Douglass, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Riverdale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Douglass struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 15.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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