Mountain Ridge can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They skirted past the Westwood Warriors 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mountain Lions have posted since April 27, 2024.
Mountain Ridge got a great performance from Andrew Jacobs as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
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At the plate, Brody Kirby was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carter Neville, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
Mountain Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Mountain Ridge picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-7. As for Westwood, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6.
Coming up, Mountain Ridge will challenge Liberty at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Liberty's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Mountain Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Westwood, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Valley Vista at 3:45 p.m.
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