Softball Recap: Riverdale Falcons vs. Arcadia Redskins
Monday just wasn't the day for Riverdale's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arcadia Redskins on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Riverdale's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Arcadia's part, Jordyn Tong was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Tong has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Tong was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addy Colman, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Samantha Peoples, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Riverdale's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Arcadia, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverdale will take on Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arcadia, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Joseph Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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