Rickards was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Wakulla Christian School Saints. Rickards was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wakulla Christian School apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Ka'Miah Dishman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Shaniah Bennett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Rickards was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wakulla Christian School only hit three.
On Wakulla Christian School's side, Madison Chester made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Chester has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Chester was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Kennon, who went 5-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Mariah Logan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Rickards' loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Wakulla Christian School, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Rickards will head out on the road to challenge Hamilton County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wakulla Christian School, they are on the road again on Monday to play Leon at 6:00 p.m. Wakulla Christian School knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Leon likes a good challenge.
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