Layton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Ridgeline Riverhawks. Layton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ridgeline apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Layton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Jaques, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Ridgeline's side, Brielle Gardiner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Gardiner has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gardiner was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Anne Wallace was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Kylie Jorgensen was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Layton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ridgeline, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Layton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss vs. Crimson Cliffs on the 16th. Ridgeline has also already played their next match, a 4-1 win against Skyridge on the 16th.
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