For the second straight game, Fabens will face off against Riverside. The Wildcats will face off against the Rangers at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fabens has struggled recently with ten defeats in a row, while Riverside will arrive with four straight wins.
Fabens heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They lost 27-4 to Riverside.
For Riverside's part, Kaylee Castro made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Castro was even better at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mandy Contreras, who fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Marli Estrada, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Riverside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 24 hits. They are 15-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Riverside's record now sits at 18-12. As for Fabens, their loss dropped their record down to 6-24.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fabens hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like Riverside struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
