Rigby is 8-2 against Madison since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success in Tuesday's first game. The Rigby Trojans are on the road again to play the Madison Bobcats at 3:30 p.m. Rigby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
In Friday's second game, Rigby suffered a tough 11-5 loss at the hands of Highland.
Madison Jensen and Rylie Robinson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jensen scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Robinson scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Samantha Bishop, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Rigby was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only hit a.
Meanwhile, Madison faced Thunder Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams in Friday's second game. Madison took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Thunder Ridge. Madison has not had much luck with Thunder Ridge recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Emily Stoeber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Adrie Mortensen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Emi Robins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Rigby has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Madison, their record is now 10-4-1.
Rigby took their victory against Madison when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rigby since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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