For the second straight game, Mineral Ridge will face off against Memorial. The Rams will head out on the road to take on the Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mineral Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Memorial's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Mineral Ridge took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They never let Memorial get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering the Rams have won nine games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Sullivan Sandy, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since April 1st. Skylar Leach also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Mineral Ridge's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Memorial, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-8 record.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mineral Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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