Richfield dropped to 11-7 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 15-4 to the Cedar Reds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 8-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2017.
Richfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Wayman, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Another was Mataiya Murray, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Cedar, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
On Cedar's side, Kaycee Adams and Karli Adams were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Adams tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Karli struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. At the plate, Adams went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while Karli went 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Blackner, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Kate Lopez was another key player, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Richfield will venture away from home to take on Providence Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cedar, they will take on Desert Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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