After eight games on the road, Alleman is heading back home. They will take on the Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Alleman is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Galesburg on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Alleman considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Sydnee Ganahl made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Ganahl has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Ganahl was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sofia Diaz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Lilli Lempke was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Orion and snuck past 3-1. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has scored all year.
Mya Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 15 Ks.
On the hitting side, Brynlee Wirt was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Peck, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Alleman's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. As for Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge], their victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-0.
Alleman couldn't quite finish off Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 and fell 3-1. Will Alleman have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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