For the second straight game, Ironwood Ridge will face off against Walden Grove. The Nighthawks will head out to challenge the Red Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ironwood Ridge will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Monday, Ironwood Ridge made easy work of Walden Grove and carried off a 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Nighthawks, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Hailei Barney
| 04/21/25 vs Walden Grove | 4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Shadow Ridge | 3 |
| 04/24/24 vs Lake Havasu | 3 |
| 04/18/24 vs Mountain View | 3 |
| 03/06/24 vs Casteel | 3 |
Hailei Barney was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Evangeline Quezada, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Ironwood Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walden Grove only posted a batting average of .238.
Ironwood Ridge pushed their record up to 15-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Walden Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ironwood Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Walden Grove struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. 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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