Softball Preview: Bayard Rustin Golden Knights vs. Ridley Raiders
Bayard Rustin has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Ridley Raiders at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Bayard Rustin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Bayard Rustin had to settle for a 5-3 loss against Avon Grove.
Kelly Fricker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Olivia Shuffler, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, Ridley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on April 10th. They came out on top against Garnet Valley by a score of 6-3.
Bayard Rustin's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3. As for Ridley, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Bayard Rustin beat Ridley 5-2 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bayard Rustin since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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