Softball Game Preview: Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans vs. Airport Eagles

The Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans will challenge the Airport Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ridge Spring-Monetta has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Ridge Spring-Monetta is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Wagener-Salley, falling 15-7.

Meanwhile, Airport got themselves on the board against Brookland-Cayce two weeks ago, but Brookland-Cayce never followed suit. They blew past the Bearcats 11-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Addie Maynor was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Avery Ingram was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

The victory made it two in a row for Airport and bumps their season record up to 12-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Ridge Spring-Monetta, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.

Ridge Spring-Monetta might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Airport in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.