Ridge Community has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Poinciana Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Tuesday, Ridge Community suffered a tough 18-3 loss at the hands of Mulberry.
Ridge Community saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tamyra Minisci, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Arianis Osorio, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Ridge Community was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mulberry only hit no.
Meanwhile, Poinciana came up short against Dr. Phillips on Tuesday and fell 6-3. Poinciana has struggled against Dr. Phillips recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Aidalee Vargas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Alondra Lozada was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Ridge Community's record now sits at 3-8. As for Poinciana, their record now sits at 6-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ridge Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Poinciana struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridge Community took their win against Poinciana when the teams last played back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 17-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ridge Community since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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