Upper Darby is 2-8 against Ridley since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Royals will head out to square off against the Raiders at 3:45 p.m. Upper Darby has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Upper Darby lost 13-1 to Penncrest on Monday.
Ridley came out on top against Strath Haven on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Raiders had just enough and edged out the Panthers 8-7. The victory was familiar territory for the Raiders, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Jayden Davis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ridley is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-7 otherwise. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jake Mansfield was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Logan Bubb also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Ridley's record is now 7-8. As for Upper Darby, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Upper Darby might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Ridley when the teams last played back in March. Can the Royals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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