Godby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Rickards Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Godby of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Rickards' part, Shanyia Holmes made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Holmes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Alivia Scott was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. Shaniah Bennett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Godby's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Rickards, their record now sits at 2-6.
Godby will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John Paul II at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. St. John Paul II will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Godby surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rickards, they will head out on the road to challenge Florida State University High School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Florida State University High School hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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