Northwest Whitfield had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it seven. They lost 8-2 to the Ridgeland Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bruins of the 15-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Ridgeland, they now have a winning record of 4-3. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since October 3, 2024 (when they won 14-6).
For Ridgeland's part, Chesney Pritchett made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Pritchett was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Erica Choice and Kailynn Bailey did most of the damage at the plate: Choice went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Bailey went 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple was Bailey's first of the season. Alaina Shaver was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Northwest Whitfield will take on rival Calhoun at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ridgeland is set to challenge their familiar foe Adairsville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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