Spring Valley had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt Ridge View on Thursday. Spring Valley blew past Ridge View 22-4. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Libby Lankford made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Lankford was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those runs marked the first that she scored this season.
Allie Pritchard
| 03/27/25 @ Ridge View | 4 |
| 04/22/24 vs Chester | 3 |
| 04/17/24 @ Dreher | 3 |
| 03/12/25 vs South Pointe | 2 |
| 04/23/24 @ Camden | 2 |
In other batting news, Allie Pritchard was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dahlia Nora, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Spring Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Spring Valley picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-6. As for Ridge View, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spring Valley will welcome Midland Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Spring Valley's pitchers better be ready for this one: Midland Valley has averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Ridge View, they will be playing at home against Lugoff-Elgin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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