Ridgefield came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over the Hockinson Hawks. Ridgefield might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by 11 runs or more this season.
Elizabeth Peery was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits over four innings pitched. Peery was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Madeline Bruguier looked comfortable as she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mallory Vancleave, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Kaylen Wingerd was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Ridgefield's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs per game. As for Hockinson, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgefield will take on Hudson's Bay at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hockinson, they will head out on the road to challenge Fort Vancouver at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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