
Vikings
04/01/25 vs Leechburg | 13-0 |
03/27/25 vs Valley | 11-1 |
03/24/25 @ St. Joseph | 20-0 |
03/19/25 @ Valley | 14-5 |
03/18/25 @ Kiski Area | 6-4 |
Apollo Ridge entered their tilt with Leechburg on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Blue Devils with a sharp 13-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mikaila Ditty made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, Olivia Saxion was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Butler, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Apollo Ridge lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Apollo Ridge's record is now 5-1. As for Leechburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Apollo Ridge and Leechburg will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Vikings will take on rival Springdale at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Leechburg is set to challenge their familiar foe Jeannette at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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