Ripon Indians edge Escalon with walk-off hit

Ripon stays unbeaten in Trans-Valley League with narrow victory

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Ripon Indians baseball team defeated the visiting Escalon team 4-3 in a close game on Thursday. Ripon head coach Tanner Jordan said that a win is a win, no matter how it comes, after his team's gritty performance.

Why it matters

The win keeps Ripon undefeated in Trans-Valley League play, an important milestone as they look to secure a playoff spot. Close games like this can build character and momentum for the team as they continue their season.

The details

Ripon scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the final inning on a walk-off hit, edging out Escalon in a tight 4-3 contest.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Tanner Jordan

The head coach of the Ripon Indians baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“A win is a win, no matter how they come,”

— Tanner Jordan, Ripon head coach

What’s next

Ripon will look to continue their unbeaten streak in Trans-Valley League play in their next game.

The takeaway

Ripon's ability to grind out a close victory against a tough Escalon team shows the resilience and determination of the Indians, qualities that will serve them well as they aim for a successful season.