Ridgeland took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Warriors on Thursday. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 16-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
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Chesney Pritchett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Ridgeland got a massive performance out of Kailynn Bailey, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Alaina Shaver was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
The win got Ridgeland back to even at 5-5. As for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Ridgeland will venture away from home to take on Dade County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolverines will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, they will host Sonoraville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Phoenix's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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