Softball Recap: Ridgeview Panthers vs. Clay Blue Devils
While Ridgeview couldn't quite beat Clay on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Ridgeview Panthers fell just short of the Clay Blue Devils by a score of 7-5. Ridgeview was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Clay apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Peyton Kirk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Clay's side, Kaelye Rouw was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendyll Mann, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Ridgeview and nudges their season record down to 5-9. As for Clay, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-12.
Ridgeview will stay at home for another game and welcome Keystone Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Keystone Heights is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Ridgeview will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Clay, they will take on Trinity Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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