Porter Ridge never let their opponents score on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Palisades Pumas with a sharp 16-0 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Pirates this season.
Lexi Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only three hits, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kayden Purdy and Harleigh Hopkins did most of the damage at the plate: Purdy scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Hopkins scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Hopkins a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Hayden Stamey, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Pirates
| 03/15/25 @ Palisades | 16-0 |
| 03/12/25 vs Mallard Creek | 16-1 |
| 03/07/25 @ South Stanly | 9-8 |
The victory (which was Porter Ridge's third in a row) raised their record to 3-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Palisades, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Porter Ridge will face off against Marvin Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marvin Ridge will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Porter Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palisades, they will square off against Ballantyne Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palisades has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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