The Simon Kenton Pioneers will head out to take on the Ryle Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Simon Kenton comes in on nine and Ryle on six.
On Thursday, Simon Kenton got the win against Cooper by a conclusive 15-3. Considering the Pioneers have won ten contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ryle came out on top against Walton-Verona on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run third inning. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Bearcats. The Raiders are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the sixth matchup they've won by 6+ runs this season.
Emily Gehring was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Leah Broussard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Ryle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Ryle pushed their record up to 8-1-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Simon Kenton, their record is now 13-4.
Simon Kenton couldn't quite finish off Ryle in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 8-6. Can the Pioneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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