Thunder Ridge can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rigby Trojans and snuck past 6-5. This was a revenge matchup for Thunder Ridge, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-5 defeat when these two played on Saturday.
Ryder Portmann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kanden Westergard, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Austin Leigh was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Rigby's side, Teegan McIntosh was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kace Stapleton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Thunder Ridge's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. As for Rigby, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Thunder Ridge has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Madison at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Thunder Ridge has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rigby, they will head out on the road to challenge Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Rigby surely won't give up without a fight.
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