The Stone Ridge Christian Knights will challenge the Argonaut Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stone Ridge Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Stone Ridge Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on San Juan with a sharp 20-0 win. Stone Ridge Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Cali Cole and Emma Quisenberry were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Cole kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Quisenberry pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cole has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Cole got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Quisenberry went 2-for-4 with three runs and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amy Villa, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two triples, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Mackenzie Silva was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Argonaut ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Mariposa County 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Argonaut.
Hailey Dewald spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Caton Strieff was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Stone Ridge Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5-1 record this season. As for Argonaut, their record now sits at 13-10.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Stone Ridge Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Argonaut struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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