Ashley Ridge came into Monday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Philip Simmons Iron Horses 5-3.
Alan Carden and Braxton Sherrouse dominated on the mound. Carden pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Sherrouse didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only a hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Ashley Ridge saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeremiah Alford, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Jack Healing also deserves some recognition as he stole his first stolen bases of the season.
Ashley Ridge's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Philip Simmons, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashley Ridge will take on Hanahan at 6:30 p.m. on March 11th. As for Philip Simmons, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will face off against Woodland at 6:00 p.m. on March 11th.
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