Bridgeport had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-11 to make it four. They came up short against the Ritchie County Rebels, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 last Wednesday.
As for Ritchie County, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matchups. That somehow still isn't as good as their 14-4-1 record this season. The result was nothing new for Ritchie County, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Ritchie County's part, Rocklyn Marcum made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Marcum was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Chelsie Jeffrey and Rindy Perkins did most of the damage at the plate: Jeffrey went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Perkins went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ava Satterfield, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bridgeport will venture away from home to take on Fairmont Senior at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ritchie County, they will head out to face off against Braxton County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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