Softball Preview: Caruthers Blue Raiders vs. Riverdale Cowboys
Caruthers is 8-2 against Riverdale since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Caruthers Blue Raiders will be staying on the road to face off against the Riverdale Cowboys at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Caruthers' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
In what's become a running theme this season, Caruthers gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over Parlier.
The team relied heavily on Gizelle Aguirre, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and two stolen bases. Emmi Almeida was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Riverdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 18-3 to Fowler.
Emily Rempp was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Caruthers' victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Riverdale, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Caruthers' speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Caruthers has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Riverdale, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Caruthers continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Caruthers' way against Riverdale when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Caruthers made off with a 13-0 win. Does Caruthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will Riverdale turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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