Softball Recap: Ridgeline Academy Eagles vs. Gila Bend Gila Monsters
Ridgeline Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Gila Bend Gila Monsters a 19-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Ridgeline Academy, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Meera Hamieh was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Hamieh was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brielle Peterson and Gretchen Clower did most of the damage at the plate: Peterson went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple, while Clower scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Clower has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Reece Murphy, who scored a run and stole four bases.
Ridgeline Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Gila Bend, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
Ridgeline Academy will be playing at home against Ajo at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Ridgeline Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Gila Bend, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Tohono O'Odham at 6:00 p.m.
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