Rickards has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Florida State University High School Seminoles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rickards is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Rickards never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Godby on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Cougars. Rickards' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Shanyia Holmes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Holmes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alivia Scott, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Shaniah Bennett, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Florida State University High School had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-3 win over North Florida Christian on Thursday.
Shyla Wiley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Cannon Ramsey was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Avery Presnell was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Rickards' record is now 2-6. As for Florida State University High School, their record now sits at 3-6.
Rickards' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Rickards has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Florida State University High School, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rickards continue to outrun the ball?
Rickards suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Florida State University High School in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Thankfully for Rickards, Julia Hayes (who struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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