Ridgemont came into Saturday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets on Saturday as the Ridgemont Golden Gophers made off with an 18-8 win. Ridgemont's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ethan Moore made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Moore has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Moore was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-6.
In other batting news, Jon Cromer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jevin Henderson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Ridgemont's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-11. As for Cory-Rawson, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with that defeat, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Ridgemont will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Gilead at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ridgemont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Cory-Rawson, they will be playing at home against Temple Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cory-Rawson is facing Temple Christian at the right time seeing as Temple Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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