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| 03/19/25 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/20/24 - Away | 16-2 W |
| 03/22/23 - Home | 16-6 W |
| 05/11/22 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 03/25/22 - Away | 11-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Mapletown has gone 9-1 against Turkeyfoot Valley Area recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Maples are taking a road trip to take on the Rams at 1:00 p.m. Mapletown hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Mapletown fell victim to Jefferson-Morgan and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 17-0 to the Rockets.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 27, 2024 (when they won 16-0). They blew past Clay-Battelle 12-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Rhylan Rugg made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Maleigha Younkin was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Ellie King was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Mapletown's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-5.
Everything went Mapletown's way against Turkeyfoot Valley Area when the teams last played back in March, as Mapletown made off with an 11-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Maples since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
