Softball Recap: Ridgemont Golden Gophers vs. Upper Scioto Valley Rams
Ridgemont lost against Upper Scioto Valley back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Ridgemont Golden Gophers suffered a tough 17-7 loss at the hands of the Upper Scioto Valley Rams. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Ridgemont in their matchups with Upper Scioto Valley: they've now lost four in a row.
Albrey Bailey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylie Shreve, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Upper Scioto Valley's side, Raegan Castle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Castle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Castle was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Upper Scioto Valley got a massive performance out of Layla Hunsicker, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Hunsicker is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Patiance Cole was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Ridgemont's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgemont will take on Hardin Northern at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they will be playing at home against Lima Senior at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lima Senior is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Upper Scioto Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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