For the second straight game, Apollo will face off against Shadow Ridge. The Hawks will welcome the Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Apollo has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Apollo is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 18-3 to Shadow Ridge.
For Shadow Ridge's part, Alexis Hughes made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Hughes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (two).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKayla Ethington, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Jordyn Scott was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Shadow Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Shadow Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Apollo, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Apollo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Shadow Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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