For the second straight game, Cherryville will face off against Highland Tech. The Ironmen will venture away from home to challenge the Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cherryville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Cherryville made easy work of Highland Tech and carried off a 12-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Ironmen.
Raylei Gidney
| 04/01/25 vs Highland Tech | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | 1 |
| 03/12/25 @ Stuart W. Cramer | 1 |
| 03/10/25 @ Shelby | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Chase | 1 |
Raylei Gidney made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landyn McBride, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Alexis McSwain was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Cherryville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Highland Tech moved to 8-4 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Cherryville, their record is now 9-5.
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