Ridgemont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Baltimore Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ridgemont of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kylie Shreve was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Albrey Bailey, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On North Baltimore's side, Brynlee Schmidt made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Schmidt has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Schmidt was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Allison was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Alex Greeno was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Ridgemont's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for North Baltimore, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgemont will take on Cory-Rawson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cory-Rawson is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Ridgemont will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for North Baltimore, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome St. Joseph Central Catholic, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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