Softball Preview: Westminster Wolves vs. Riverdale Ridge Ravens
The Westminster Wolves are taking a road trip to challenge the Riverdale Ridge Ravens at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westminster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Westminster fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Prairie View on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 9-5 to the Thunderhawks. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ryanne Martin spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Magaly Santacruz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Eva Muniz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Westminster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Riverdale Ridge made sure to put some runs up on the board against Boulder on Tuesday. Riverdale Ridge blew past Boulder 12-0. Considering the Ravens have won five matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Neila Lucero and Peyton Saenz did most of the damage at the plate: Lucero went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Saenz went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Vargas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Westminster's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Riverdale Ridge, they pushed their record up to 6-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Westminster hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Riverdale Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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