Softball Preview: Spanish Fork Dons vs. Ridgeline Riverhawks
The Spanish Fork Dons will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Ridgeline Riverhawks at 5:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ridgeline's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Spanish Fork had not allowed a single run the last five times they've hit the field. Spanish Fork's pitcher stepped up to hand Maple Mountain a 9-0 shutout on Thursday.
Lucy Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Tatum Hall was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jade Romero was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Ridgeline put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Mountain Crest with a sharp 10-0 victory.
Brielle Gardiner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Gardiner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Gardiner was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Ridgeline got a massive performance out of Anne Wallace, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellie Pond, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Spanish Fork's win was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. As for Ridgeline, their record is now 17-0.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spanish Fork has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Ridgeline struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Spanish Fork beat Ridgeline 6-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Spanish Fork since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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