If Cuthbertson was riding high off their 18-1 takedown of Sun Valley last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cuthbertson Cavaliers fell just short of the Marvin Ridge Mavericks by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cuthbertson of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Brooklynn Pearson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Cuthbertson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis Juhl, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Marvin Ridge's side, Anna Phifer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Phifer has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
Cuthbertson's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Marvin Ridge, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Cuthbertson will look to defend their home field on Friday against Porter Ridge at 5:00 p.m. Cuthbertson is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. Marvin Ridge will take on Weddington at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Weddington's pitching crew has only allowed 0.8 runs per game this season, so Marvin Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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