Softball Recap: McNeil Mavericks vs. Cedar Ridge Raiders
McNeil was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Cedar Ridge Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McNeil of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Cedar Ridge's part, Kendall Ward made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Ward has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ward was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on London Collins, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Tyra Thompson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
McNeil's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Cedar Ridge, the victory (which was their 25th in a row) raised their record to 25-1.
McNeil does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cedar Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lake Belton at 5:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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