For the second straight game, Dripping Springs will face off against Cedar Ridge. The Tigers will challenge the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dripping Springs will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Dripping Springs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Cedar Ridge 4-3. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by just one run.
For Cedar Ridge's part, Caitlin Benningfield spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. Benningfield has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Taylor Phillips made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Dripping Springs pushed their record up to 30-8-1 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Cedar Ridge, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 24-5 record.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dripping Springs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Cedar Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .396. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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