The James Island Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ashley Ridge took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on James Island, who comes in off a win.
James Island took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fort Dorchester, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Patriots on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Mary Davis Hancock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
Meanwhile, Ashley Ridge lost 14-4 to Summerville on Tuesday. The Swamp Foxes have struggled against the Green Wave recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-6. As for Ashley Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-6.
James Island came out on top in a nail-biter against Ashley Ridge in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, sneaking past 7-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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