Lower Merion dropped their record down to 12-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Ridley Raiders by a score of 13-12. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Aces, who until this contest were averaging 3.89 runs allowed.
As for Ridley, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Ridley's part, the team relied heavily on Jake Mansfield, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Mansfield has posted since back in March. Joey McGuire was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Lower Merion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-1 loss against Garnet Valley on the 12th. As for Ridley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-4 defeat against Haverford on the 12th.
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