If Ridge Community was feeling good off their 23-7 takedown of Haines City last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ridge Community Bolts wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-4 walloping at the hands of the Poinciana Eagles on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ridge Community of the 21-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Ridge Community saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayla Jackson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Poinciana's side, Savannah Alsen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Alsen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Mayra Saez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Keyanna Stanley was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Ridge Community's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Poinciana, their victory bumped their record up to 13-10.
Ridge Community will head out on the road to face off against Winter Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Winter Haven is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Ridge Community will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Poinciana will take on Celebration at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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