Softball Recap: Ridgeview Wolfpack vs. John Battle Trojans
Ridgeview entered their matchup against John Battle on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Ridgeview Wolfpack took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the John Battle Trojans. Ridgeview has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For John Battle's part, Taylor Childress spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Childress has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Parker Elton and Madison Bowery did most of the damage at the plate: Elton went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double, while Bowery scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Raniah Gaitor was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Ridgeview's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for John Battle, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgeview will take on Shelby Valley at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for John Battle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elizabethton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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