Softball Preview: East Ridge Knights vs. West Orange Warriors
East Ridge has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the West Orange Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
East Ridge is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Tavares (and have done all season long). Everything went East Ridge's way against Tavares on Thursday as East Ridge made off with a 17-2 win.
Sariah Espada looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Hailey Hunt was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Veronica Peterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but West Orange had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Timber Creek on Friday.
Zoe Calvez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
East Ridge's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. As for West Orange, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. East Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .425. However, it's not like West Orange struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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