If Mineral Ridge was feeling good off their 8-1 takedown of Western Reserve last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mineral Ridge Rams fell just short of the United Golden Eagles by a score of 16-15 on Friday. Mineral Ridge was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as United apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Laney Rigley led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Sullivan Sandy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6.
Even though they lost, Mineral Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Mineral Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for United, their win bumped their record up to 15-3.
Mineral Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for United, they will head out on the road to challenge Carrollton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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