McNeil was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Cedar Ridge Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McNeil of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Cedar Ridge's part, Kendall Ward made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Ward has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ward was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on London Collins, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Tyra Thompson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
McNeil's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Cedar Ridge, the victory (which was their 25th in a row) raised their record to 25-1.
McNeil does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cedar Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lake Belton at 5:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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