Softball Recap: Bend Lava Bears vs. Ridgeview Ravens
Bend waltzed into their contest on Friday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They never let the Ridgeview Ravens onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The result was nothing new for Bend, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Addisen Fisher was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Fisher has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fisher was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Glasser, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Isabella Lauerman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Bend has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Ridgeview, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bend will take on Summit at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Bend's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Summit has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. Ridgeview will take on Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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