Ridgedale was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Perry on Thursday. The Rockets' pitcher stepped up to hand the Commodores a 17-0 shutout. The Rockets haven't had any issues with the Commodores recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Kiley Slone
| 05/14/26 @ Perry | 12 |
| 03/30/26 vs Mansfield Christian | 11 |
| 05/07/26 @ Ridgemont | 10 |
| 03/25/26 @ Crestline | 10 |
| 05/11/26 vs Waynesfield-Goshen | 9 |
Kiley Slone was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shyla Belford, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hannah Murphy, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Ridgedale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Ridgedale's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Perry, their record now sits at 0-14.
Ridgedale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Perry, they will host Jackson Center at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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