Imagine Prep Coolidge fell victim to Ridgeline Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. Their tough 12-0 loss to the Ridgeline Academy Eagles might stick with them for a while. The game marked that first time this season in which Imagine Prep Coolidge was not able to get on the board.
For Ridgeline Academy's part, Meera Hamieh made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hamieh has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hamieh was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gretchen Clower was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. Aliyah Swanson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Imagine Prep Coolidge dropped their record down to 1-4 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Ridgeline Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Imagine Prep Coolidge will head out on the road to challenge Thunderbird Adventist Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ridgeline Academy, they will be playing at home against Sequoia Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Ridgeline Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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