Ridgedale extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 2-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the Upper Scioto Valley Rams. The Rockets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Adyson Thomas led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Shyla Belford also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Upper Scioto Valley, they pushed their record up to 4-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games.
On Upper Scioto Valley's side, Raegan Castle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Castle was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Upper Scioto Valley let Layla Hunsicker and Ashlyn Downing run wild. Hunsicker went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Downing got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. With that strong performance, Hunsicker is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Audrey Lawrence, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Coming up, Ridgedale will head out to take on Hardin Northern at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Polar Bears have averaged an impressive 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they will square off against Ridgemont at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Gophers have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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