Apollo Ridge dropped their record down to 10-3 on Monday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the South Allegheny Gladiators, falling 13-2. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vikings, who until this match were averaging 3.38 runs allowed.
Olivia Saxion made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run.
As for South Allegheny, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games.
On South Allegheny's side, Ava Brown made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Brown has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, South Allegheny got a massive performance out of Cadence McBride, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Sydney Gordon, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apollo Ridge will square off against Jeannette at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Allegheny, they will take on Brentwood at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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