Ridge View is 0-9 against Spring Valley since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Ridge View Blazers will look to defend their home field against the Spring Valley Vikings at 7:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ridge View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 13-1 loss at the hands of Irmo.
Ridge View saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Riley, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Spring Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 12-4 loss to Rock Hill might stick with them for a while.
Eryn Wright made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Karrington Shell, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Ridge View's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Spring Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ridge View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Spring Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridge View suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Spring Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will Ridge View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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