Sky View is 0-10 against Ridgeline since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Sky View Bobcats will head out on the road to take on the Ridgeline Riverhawks at 3:30 p.m. Sky View is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Sky View earned a 5-2 win over Green Canyon.
Skylee Haramoto made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Haramoto was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Eliza Birman was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Ridgeline put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Riverton with a sharp 12-1 victory. Considering Ridgeline has won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Sky View, Ridgeline also got a great game from a two-way player: Brielle Gardiner. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Gardiner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gardiner was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adisyn Hansen, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Kylie Jorgensen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sky View's record is now 8-4. As for Ridgeline, they pushed their record up to 13-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sky View hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Ridgeline struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sky View might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Ridgeline in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Sky View avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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