Ridge Spring-Monetta fell victim to Barnwell and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. Their rough 16-0 defeat to the Barnwell Warhorses might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, Ridge Spring-Monetta's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Barnwell's part, the result came thanks to Jaidyn Devore's shutout, as she gave up just zero hits and racked up six Ks. Devore has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bre?Anna Buckmon was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessica Williamson, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Ridge Spring-Monetta's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Barnwell, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridge Spring-Monetta will challenge Wagener-Salley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wagener-Salley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ridge Spring-Monetta surely won't give up without a fight. As for Barnwell, they will head out on the road to take on Hampton County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Barnwell's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Hampton County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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