Keller came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Fossil Ridge Panthers as they made off with a 7-1 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Keller also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Sadie Beck made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Beck has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Beck was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Beck wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Annsley Groce, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Landry Beaman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Keller has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7-3 record this season. As for Fossil Ridge, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.
Keller will head out on the road to take on Timber Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Timber Creek: 3.7, Keller: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Fossil Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Keller Central at 7:00 p.m. Fossil Ridge is facing Keller Central at the right time seeing as Keller Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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