Softball Recap: Marvin Ridge Mavericks vs. Ardrey Kell Knights
Marvin Ridge can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They blew past the Ardrey Kell Knights 18-1. Marvin Ridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Anna McGowan was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. McGowan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. McGowan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ansley Green was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ella Tracy, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Ardrey Kell's side, Emersyn Presutty made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Marvin Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for Ardrey Kell, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13-1.
Marvin Ridge will head out on the road to take on Weddington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Marvin Ridge: 2.6, Weddington: 0.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Ardrey Kell, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Palisades at 5:30 p.m. Ardrey Kell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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