Marvin Ridge hit Ardrey Kell with a five-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights fell 11-7 to the Mavericks. The Knights have struggled against the Mavericks recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Carlin Scholz was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Those doubles were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Reagan Martin made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Alexa Amodio was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Ardrey Kell's record now sits at 7-5. As for Marvin Ridge, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ardrey Kell will face off against Palisades at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 14.5 runs per game this season. As for Marvin Ridge, they will take on Weddington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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