Hammond hasn't had much luck against Marriotts Ridge recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Golden Bears will take on Marriotts Ridge at 4:00 p.m. Hammond has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hammond is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Atholton, falling 18-6.
Marriotts Ridge came out on top against Atholton on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. Marriotts Ridge blew past Atholton 12-6. Marriotts Ridge might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
Sienna Williams was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Tasch was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leah Kim, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.
Marriotts Ridge hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
With the victory, Marriotts Ridge broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-5. As for Hammond, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Hammond might still be hurting after the 20-0 defeat they got from Marriotts Ridge when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Golden Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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