River Ridge took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Timberline, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks had just enough and edged out the Blazers 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since April 8, 2024.
Alyssa Shandley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Sophia Rodriguez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Lana Trinidad was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Hawks
| 04/23/25 vs Timberline | 6-4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Silas | 10-7 |
| 04/18/25 vs Capital | 15-3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bellarmine Prep | 18-5 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for River Ridge, bringing their record up to 10-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Timberline, they moved to 10-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. River Ridge will take on rival Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Timberline is set to square off against their familiar foe Capital at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
