Softball Recap: Valley Falls Dragons vs. Pleasant Ridge Rams
Valley Falls can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Pleasant Ridge Rams. Valley Falls' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abbigail Wilson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Korie Kirkwood was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Brooklynn Schmelzle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The win (which was Valley Falls' fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-4. As for Pleasant Ridge, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Valley Falls beat Pleasant Ridge by a score of 25-9 later that day.
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