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| 04/04/26 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 04/04/26 - Away | 1-7 L |
| 04/08/17 - Away | 17-7 W |
| 04/08/17 - Away | 15-2 W |
Ridgemont took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Botkins, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Golden Gophers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Trojans on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Gophers have posted since April 21, 2025.
Aubrie Overly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Ridgemont's win was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Addison Coy, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those runs were Coy's first of the season. Braylyn Caldwell was another, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
The victory got Ridgemont back to even at 2-2. As for Botkins, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgemont will venture away from home to face off against Elgin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Golden Gophers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Botkins, they will head out on the road to take on Fairlawn at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans are facing the Jets at the right time seeing as the Jets are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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