Ridgefield entered their tilt with R.A. Long on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Lumberjacks. The Spudders have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lumberjacks, too.
Faith Smith
| 04/21/25 @ R.A. Long | 9 |
| 04/14/25 @ Woodland | 0 |
| 04/07/25 vs Battle Ground | 6 |
| 03/15/25 @ North Kitsap | 1 |
| 03/13/25 vs Seton Catholic | 3 |
| 05/07/24 @ Hockinson | 10 |
Faith Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Charlie Harris was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Abbey Hite was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Ridgefield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .424 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Ridgefield's record is now 10-2. As for R.A. Long, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Ridgefield will square off against rival Washougal at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, R.A. Long is set to take on their familiar foe Hudson's Bay at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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