Ferndale took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against South Fork, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats skirted past the Cubs 7-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Olivia Gossi spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
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At the plate, Tinnley Pidgeon was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Madison Gossi was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Ferndale lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Ferndale's record is now 9-11. As for South Fork, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Cubs beat Ferndale by a score of 17-4 later that day.
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