Mountain Ridge came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Cedar Valley Aviators out 8-7.
Sydney Lambert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Avery Rawlins was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Tatyana Toala, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
On Cedar Valley's side, Ellie Leatham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Eva Okusi, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Mountain Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Cedar Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain Ridge will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Cyprus, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. As for Cedar Valley, they will be playing at home against Spanish Fork at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Spanish Fork will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something Cedar Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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