For the second straight game, Kellis will face off against Ironwood. Kellis will host Ironwood at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Kellis has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kellis came up short against Ironwood on Tuesday, falling 15-5.
For Ironwood's part, Alyssa Ridgley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Ridgley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Arianna Norris was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madelaine Gober, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Ironwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in eight consecutive matchups.
Ironwood is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. Kellis now has a losing record of 4-5.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kellis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .480. However, it's not like Ironwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .421. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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