
Raiders
03/20/25 vs Jefferson County | 19 |
04/15/25 @ Jefferson County | 18 |
04/21/25 @ FAMU DRS | 15 |
02/27/25 vs Rutherford | 15 |
02/25/25 vs FAMU DRS | 15 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Taylor County, Rickards was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers. Considering the Raiders have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sheyenne Holmes made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Holmes was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiyanna Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Brookyln Schimek was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Rickards always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .694. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rickards is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for FAMU DRS, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Rickards will venture away from home to square off against Taylor County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for FAMU DRS, they will host St. John Paul II at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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