In Friday's second game, Madison faced Thunder Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Madison Bobcats took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thunder Ridge Titans. Madison has struggled against Thunder Ridge recently, as their game in Friday's second game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Emily Stoeber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Adrie Mortensen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emi Robins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Thunder Ridge's side, their win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Giulia Johns, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Madison's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4-1. As for Thunder Ridge, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison will take on Rigby at 3:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Rigby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Thunder Ridge, they will be playing at home against Highland at 3:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Thunder Ridge will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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