Ridgecroft can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on the Mattamuskeet Lakers with a sharp 14-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Ridgecroft needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Klaire Cherry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Cherry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cherry was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Aubrey Baker was a standout: she scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Joyner, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Ridgecroft now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Mattamuskeet, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Ridgecroft didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-1 defeat vs. Lawrence Academy on the 10th. As for Mattamuskeet, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hobgood Charter at 5:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game.
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