The Garnet Valley Jaguars will head out to face off against the Ridley Raiders at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Garnet Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Garnet Valley came out on top against Upper Darby on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fourth inning. The Jaguars blew past the Royals 15-0. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Royals recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Ashlyn Thompson
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Ashlyn Thompson looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Zoey Rogers was incredible, going 1-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Amy Roux was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Garnet Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Ridley suffered their closest defeat since May 4, 2024 on Monday. They fell just short of Interboro by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Raiders couldn't push the score so high this time.
Garnet Valley's record now sits at 9-7. As for Ridley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Garnet Valley was able to grind out a solid win over Ridley when the teams last played back in March, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars 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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