Softball Recap: Ramsay Rams vs. Shades Valley Mounties
In what's become a running theme this season, Ramsay gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Shades Valley Mounties with a sharp 16-5 win. Winning may never get old, but Ramsay sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Ramsay got a great performance from Diana Lewis as she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Timberly Payton was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Keleiloa Thomas was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Shades Valley's side, Ariana Rice made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kharly DeLaine, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Ramsay is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-11 record this season. As for Shades Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Ramsay will square off against Mountain Brook at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ramsay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Shades Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Blocton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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