It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Marais des Cygnes Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Pleasant Ridge Rams 15-14. This was a revenge game for the Trojans: when they faced off against the Rams on Tuesday, they had to take a 17-7 defeat.
Izzy Steggs made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up six earned (and eight unearned) runs off 11 hits. Steggs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Akyra Traver
| 04/15/25 vs Pleasant Ridge | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs Pleasant Ridge | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Lyndon | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Lyndon | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Chase County | 2 |
| + 12 more games |
In other batting news, Akyra Traver was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, five stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season. Aubrey Vogeler was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Marais des Cygnes Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Marais des Cygnes Valley's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Pleasant Ridge, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-6.
Marais des Cygnes Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will be playing at home against Onaga at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season.
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