Softball Recap: Patchogue-Medford Raiders vs. Riverhead Blue Waves
It was a good run, but Patchogue-Medford unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs they have scored all season.
For Riverhead's part, Mya Marelli was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Marelli has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Marelli was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Sophia Viola was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Jorydn Kwasna was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Patchogue-Medford's defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Riverhead, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Patchogue-Medford will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on William Floyd at 4:00 p.m. on May 2nd. Patchogue-Medford's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so William Floyd's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Riverhead, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Walt Whitman at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Riverhead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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