Softball Recap: Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans vs. Horse Creek Academy Stallions
Ridge Spring-Monetta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 6-3 to the Horse Creek Academy Stallions. Ridge Spring-Monetta was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Horse Creek Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
For Horse Creek Academy's part, Adrien Beak made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Beak has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Beak was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Cartin, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a double. KJ Simpkins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Ridge Spring-Monetta's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Horse Creek Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
As of now, neither Ridge Spring-Monetta nor Horse Creek Academy have any future games scheduled.
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