Softball Recap: Mattamuskeet Lakers vs. Ridgecroft Rams
Sadly, Mattamuskeet is still looking for their first win of the season after six contests. They suffered a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Ridgecroft Rams on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mattamuskeet of the 12-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Ridgecroft's part, Klaire Cherry made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Cherry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cherry was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ridgecroft got a massive performance out of Aubrey Baker, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Joyner, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mattamuskeet's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ridgecroft, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Mattamuskeet will look to defend their home field in Tuesday's first game against Hobgood Charter at 5:00 p.m. As for Ridgecroft, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 6-1 defeat vs. Lawrence Academy on the 10th.
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