Pleasant Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's first game as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 13-4 loss at the hands of the Marais des Cygnes Valley Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pleasant Ridge of the 15-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Marais des Cygnes Valley's part, Kelsey Rice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. Rice has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Marais des Cygnes Valley let Olivia Lacey and Akyra Traver loose on the outfield. Lacey scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Traver scored four runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-4. Traver is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Gracen Stahl, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Pleasant Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Marais des Cygnes Valley, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Pleasant Ridge by a score of 21-10 later that day.
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