Hockinson is 0-10 against Ridgefield since May of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Hawks will look to defend their home field against the Spudders at 4:00 p.m. Hockinson has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hockinson is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Washougal, falling 15-5.
Renee Waddle was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Maggie Ritton, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Ridgefield earned a 6-1 win over Woodland on Wednesday.
Faith Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madeline Bruguier, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Ridgefield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodland only posted a batting average of .231.
Ridgefield is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Hockinson, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hockinson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Ridgefield struggles in that department as they've averaged .503. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hockinson suffered a grim 17-3 defeat to Ridgefield when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
