
Mavericks
05/16/25 vs Southridge | 5-4 |
05/14/25 @ Aloha | 9-1 |
05/12/25 vs Sunset | 5-2 |
05/09/25 @ Beaverton | 11-9 |
Mountainside came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Southridge Skyhawks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-1 back in April.
Jojo Appling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aubri Kruhm, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Mountainside's win bumped their record up to 15-10. As for Southridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountainside will head out to face off against South Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saxons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.54 runs per game on average), something the Mavericks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Southridge, they will take on Westview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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