Pleasant Ridge is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Valley Falls a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Pleasant Ridge Rams will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Valley Falls Dragons at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
13 must be Pleasant Ridge's lucky number: they beat Horton with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Rams put the hurt on the Chargers with a sharp 13-1 win.
Gracie Kern was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Maggie Lance, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Pleasant Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
15 must be Valley Falls' lucky number: they beat Jefferson County North with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Dragons had just enough and edged out the Chargers 15-13. The victory continues a trend for the Dragons in their matchups with the Chargers: they've now won six in a row.
Valley Falls got a massive performance out of Breckyn Moore, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Lily Brown was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Valley Falls' win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Pleasant Ridge, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pleasant Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Valley Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .590. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pleasant Ridge suffered a grim 25-9 defeat to Valley Falls in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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