Ridgefield was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against McMahon on Friday. The Tigers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Senators an 18-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Caitlin McGratty
05/02/25 vs McMahon | 9 |
04/30/25 vs Notre Dame Prep | 8 |
04/28/25 @ Stamford | 5 |
04/23/25 @ St. Joseph | 5 |
04/21/25 vs Westhill | 11 |
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Caitlin McGratty tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jada Metzger, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Cappiello, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs.
Ridgefield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McMahon only posted an OBP of .062.
Ridgefield's record is now 5-7. As for McMahon, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ridgefield will take on rival Ludlowe at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, McMahon is set to square off against their familiar foe New Canaan at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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