McNeil was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Cedar Ridge Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McNeil of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Cedar Ridge's part, Kendall Ward made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Ward has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ward was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Tyra Thompson and Sierra Winner did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson fired off three home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3, while Winner went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabby Zulfekar, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
McNeil's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Cedar Ridge, the victory was the 18th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-1.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Vista Ridge the next time they take the field. Cedar Ridge will host Vista Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while McNeil will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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