Ridgeline extended their postseason success on Wednesday against Hurricane. They never let the Hurricane Tigers onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. The result was nothing new for Ridgeline, who have now won 23 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Brielle Gardiner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Gardiner has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gardiner was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ava Howell was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run and a double. Anne Wallace was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory (which was Ridgeline's ninth in a row) raised their record to 26-1. As for Hurricane, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-10.
Ridgeline will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Cedar at 2:30 p.m. Cedar will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Ridgeline surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hurricane, they will square off against Crimson Cliffs at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crimson Cliffs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Hurricane's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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