The Jackson Heights Cobras are taking a road trip to challenge the Pleasant Ridge Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Pleasant Ridge will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Jackson Heights extended their winning streak to five on Saturday. The Cobras were the clear victors by a 23-4 margin over Atchison County. The result was nothing new for the Cobras, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Brynn Shupe
| 04/12/25 @ Atchison County | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Horton | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Oskaloosa | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Valley Falls | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Horton | 1 |
Brynn Shupe was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Jennifer Mellies also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Jackson Heights was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .800. They are 5-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Ridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Valley Falls by a score of 12-11.
Laney Roemer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Lance, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jackson Heights now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Pleasant Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jackson Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .542. However, it's not like Pleasant Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Jackson Heights' way against Pleasant Ridge in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Jackson Heights made off with a 15-8 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cobras since the team 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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