Ridley couldn't quite beat Interboro on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Ridley Raiders fell just short of the Interboro Buccaneers by a score of 6-4. Ridley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Interboro apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Interboro's part, Julia Bergen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Bergen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maryanna Nagle and Summer Burrell did most of the damage at the plate: Nagle scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Burrell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Bulovas, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Ridley now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Interboro, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-3.
Ridley will stay at home for another game and welcome Conestoga at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Interboro, they will head out on the road to square off against Academy Park at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Interboro is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
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