Ridgefield is 10-0 against R.A. Long since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Ridgefield Spudders will be playing in front of their home fans against the R.A. Long Lumberjacks at 4:30 p.m. Ridgefield knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past six matches -- so hopefully R.A. Long likes a good challenge.
Ridgefield stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Hudson's Bay a 17-0 shutout.
The team relied heavily on Mallory Vancleave, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Vancleave is crushing it when it comes to RBI: she's brought in at least three every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tava Whitlow, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, R.A. Long came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over Washougal. R.A. Long's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ridgefield's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for R.A. Long, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Ridgefield took their win against R.A. Long when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. Does Ridgefield have another victory up their sleeve, or will R.A. Long turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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