The Ridgeview Panthers will challenge the Oakleaf Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ridgeview has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ridgeview is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Ponte Vedra just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 11-3 to the Sharks.
Ridgeview saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saige Bialek, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Meilani McNab also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Oakleaf made sure to put some runs up on the board against Keystone Heights on Tuesday. The Knights were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Indians. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Charlotte Maddox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Maddox was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaydyn Beall, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Alexis Fisher was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Oakleaf kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Ridgeview's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Oakleaf, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
Ridgeview suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Oakleaf when the teams last played back in March. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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