WCL Walla Walla Sweets

Sweets Fall in WCL Opener in Ridgefield

Published on June 4, 2022 under West Coast League (WCL)
Walla Walla Sweets News Release


RIDGEFIELD, Wash- The Sweets fell to the Ridgefield Raptors by a final score of 16-1on opening day. The win is another dominating performance for Ridgefield as they have put up 37 runs in their first two games of 2022.

Walla Walla did get solid production on the hill combining for 15 strikeouts in the loss. Andrew Baughn was the losing pitcher for the Sweets. However, he recorded seven strikeouts in three innings of work.

Ridgefield took the lead early and never looked back. Safea Mauai was able to clear the bases with a three-run double in the bottom of the first.

Ridgefield put up 14 runs before finally being answered in the top of the eighth as Cooper Cross drove in Michael Rollauer who reached on an error. Cross finished one for four on the day with the one run driven in.

The Sweets were led at the plate by Joey Craig who was very efficient for Walla Walla both defensively and offensively. At the plate, Craig finished with two hits in four appearances with a double. Craig also had a great play in centerfield where he was able to scoop a ball back into play and rob a home run from the Raptors.

By The Numbers

15 Strikeouts for the Sweets as a staff

Ridgefield have now driven in 37 runs in their first two games of the year

The Sweets have been outscored 48-6 in their last three opening games vs Ridgefield

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