Softball Preview: Shenango Wildcats vs. Riverside Panthers
Shenango has enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Riverside Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Shenango knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Riverside likes a good challenge.
Riverside's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Shenango had not allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Everything went Shenango's way against New Brighton on Thursday as Shenango made off with a 15-0 victory. Shenango might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Kennedi Lynn made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lynn has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Lynn was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Zoe Offie was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Brianna Aluisia was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Riverside was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They suffered a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of Neshannock. The match marked the first time this year in which Riverside was not able to get on the board.
Shenango is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Riverside, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Shenango came out on top in a nail-biter against Riverside when the teams last played last Thursday, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shenango since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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