North is 0-10 against Ridge Spring-Monetta since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday just wasn't the day for North's offense. They came up short against Calhoun County on Thursday, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Ridge Spring-Monetta had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Stallions. Considering the Trojans have won six games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Adalynn Holsomback made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nathaly Segura was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Caroline Pace, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Ridge Spring-Monetta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.2.
Ridge Spring-Monetta's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for North, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
North suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Ridge Spring-Monetta when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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