| 05/02/25 vs Monmouth United | 18 |
| 04/19/25 @ Princeville | 15 |
| 04/19/25 @ Princeville | 15 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bushnell-Prairie City | 12 |
| 05/08/25 vs Stark County | 10 |
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] and Stark County, and Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] kept the tradition alive. The Spartans' pitchers stepped up to hand the Rebels a 10-0 shutout on Thursday. Considering the Spartans have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Courtney Thomas and Gabby Dean made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Thomas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Dean tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Thomas has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Thomas went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Dean went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Thomas a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ella Humphrey was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Avery Humphrey, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] pushed their record up to 18-7 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Stark County, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] will host Abingdon/Avon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tornadoes have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Stark County, they will welcome Monmouth United at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Rebels are facing the Red Storm at the right time seeing as the Red Storm are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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