Ridley extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-5 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers. If the Raiders were looking for revenge after losing 8-2 to the Fightin' Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Marple Newtown, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 11-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.3 runs this season.
For Marple Newtown's part, Ally Snyder looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Snyder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nicole Semerjian, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Maholick, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridley will take on Interboro at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Marple Newtown, they will face off against Haverford at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Fightin' Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fords have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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