The Pleasant Ridge Rams will take on the Jackson Heights Cobras at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pleasant Ridge knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Jackson Heights likes a good challenge.
Pleasant Ridge is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Valley Falls just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Dragons by a score of 12-11.
Laney Roemer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Maggie Lance was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Jackson Heights waltzed into their contest on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Tigers 23-4. The Cobras' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Brynn Shupe, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sabrina Streeter, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Jackson Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in seven consecutive games.
Jackson Heights now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Pleasant Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pleasant Ridge has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jackson Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pleasant Ridge might still be hurting after the 15-8 loss they got from Jackson Heights in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
