Softball Recap: Auburn Riverside's Loss Ends 12-Game Winning Streak on the Road

Auburn Riverside fell victim to Sunlake and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Seahawks. The match marked the first time this season in which the Ravens were not able to get on the board.

Auburn Riverside got a good showing from Makenna Vircks, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.

On the hitting side, Auburn Riverside saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danica Butler, who went 1-for-2 with one double.

Auburn Riverside's defeat ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-4. As for Sunlake, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-6.

Looking ahead, Auburn Riverside will welcome Mt. Rainier at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Ravens' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Sunlake, they have already played their next contest, a 4-3 win against Lecanto on the 11th.