On Friday, Emerald Ridge faced Skyview in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Emerald Ridge Jaguars skirted past the Skyview Storm 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Emerald Ridge.
Alanna Wirtala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lillian Stariha was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Orgeles, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
On Skyview's side, L Phillips was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Emerald Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. As for Skyview, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 23-1-1.
Emerald Ridge will take on Kentwood at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Emerald Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season. As for Skyview, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Battle Ground at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Skyview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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