The Martins Ferry Purple Riders will challenge The Linsly School Cadets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Martins Ferry's win against Union Local wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Martins Ferry came out on top in a nail-biter against Union Local on Monday, sneaking past 6-5. The Purple Riders haven't had any issues with the Jets recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Maddie Lucas
| 03/24/25 vs Union Local | 10 |
| 03/22/25 vs Wheeling Park | 1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Philo | 3 |
| 05/03/24 @ Barnesville | 2 |
| 05/02/24 @ Buckeye Local | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Maddie Lucas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Giana Chirpas was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kendyl Brandon, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, The Linsly School had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 3-0 win over Brooke.
The result came thanks to Madison ?May? Applegarth's shutout, as she gave up just five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Reagan Van Scyoc, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Martins Ferry came out on top in a nail-biter against The Linsly School when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 7-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Martins Ferry since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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