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| 05/09/25 - Home | 7-5 W |
| 02/26/25 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 03/08/23 - Away | 9-0 W |
| 03/04/22 - Neutral | 8-1 W |
| 03/12/20 - Home | 7-4 W |
| + 2 more games |
Hickory Ridge extended their postseason success on Friday against Providence. They had just enough and edged out the Panthers 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ragin' Bulls have posted since April 18th.
Embler Kristyn was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Faulkenberry, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Kennedy Morgan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Hickory Ridge and bumps their season record up to 21-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Providence, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 21-6.
Looking ahead, Hickory Ridge will challenge Reagan on Tuesday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Ragin' Bulls surely won't give up without a fight. Providence does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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