The Ridgeline Academy Eagles will square off against the Heritage Academy Heroes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ridgeline Academy has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Heritage Academy is facing Ridgeline Academy at the wrong time: Ridgeline Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 20-4 to the Heroes.
Ridgeline Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Baird, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Heritage Academy put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over Imagine Prep. The eight-run effort marked the Heroes' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
The team relied heavily on Jordyn Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Zoey Wheaton was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Heritage Academy pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.9 runs over those games. As for Ridgeline Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ridgeline Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .472. However, it's not like Heritage Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .588. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridgeline Academy suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Heritage Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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