Ridgeline had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over the Orem Tigers on Friday. The result was nothing new for Ridgeline, who have now won 22 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Brielle Gardiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ellie Pond was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Anne Wallace was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Orem's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Krista Keele, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The win was the eighth in a row for Ridgeline, bringing their record for this year to 25-1. As for Orem, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Ridgeline will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Hurricane at 12:00 p.m. Ridgeline knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Hurricane likes a good challenge. Orem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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