Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has won ten straight games at home, while Biggsville West Central has won ten straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Spartans will host the Heat at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] 3.2, Biggsville West Central 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-7 to Biggsville West Central, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
For Biggsville West Central's part, Miley Stimpson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Stimpson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 12 matchups.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Becca Hinshaw, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Lily Higgins was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Biggsville West Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge], their loss dropped their record down to 21-9.
Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Spartans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Biggsville West Central, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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