Ridgeview extended their losing streak to 14 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-18-1 in the process. They lost 14-0 to the Bakersfield Drillers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Drillers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-0 on Wednesday.
As for Bakersfield, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-13. That looming 14-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Bakersfield's part, Aniyah Gordon made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Gordon a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaden Ortiz was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryann Arnold, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ridgeview will face off against rival Highland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bakersfield is set to take on their familiar foe Independence at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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