Bakersfield never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Ridgeview Wolf Pack. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for the Drillers this season.
Aniyah Gordon was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Ortiz, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Serenity Hernandez-Alvidrez, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Bakersfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ridgeview only managed two hits.
Bakersfield's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-13. As for Ridgeview, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-18-1.
Coming up, Bakersfield will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Independence at 4:00 p.m. The Drillers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they will face off against Highland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolf Pack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Scots have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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