West Cabarrus is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 12-2 to the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Cabarrus of the 15-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Hickory Ridge's part, Alexis Smereka was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Smereka was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Laura Herzig was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Tori Kirkpatrick was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
West Cabarrus' loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Hickory Ridge, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-5.
West Cabarrus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hickory Ridge, they will be playing at home against Lake Norman at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hickory Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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