Softball Recap: Ahoskie Christian vs. Ridgecroft Rams
Ahoskie Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 19-9 defeat to the Ridgecroft Rams might stick with them for a while.
Carly Piland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lauren Dickens, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Ridgecroft's side, Klaire Cherry made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. Cherry has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cherry was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Katie Vaughan was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Makenzie Slaughter was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Ahoskie Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Ridgecroft, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Ahoskie Christian will look to defend their home field on Thursday against New Life Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. New Life Christian Academy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Ahoskie Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Ridgecroft, they will take on Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lawrence Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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