Shady Side Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They lost 16-1 to the Apollo Ridge Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 two weeks ago.
Shady Side Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Becca Schriver, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Apollo Ridge, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
On Apollo Ridge's side, Mikaila Ditty made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Ditty has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Apollo Ridge let Jocelyn Snyder and Madison Butler run wild. Snyder got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Butler went 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most runs Snyder has posted since back in April of 2024. Giana Pals also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Shady Side Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe Brentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Apollo Ridge will take on rival Northgate at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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