Softball Preview: Riverton Rams vs. Mt. Vernon Mountaineers
Riverton has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Riverton had to settle for a 12-10 defeat against Baxter Springs. That's two games in a row now that Riverton has lost by exactly two runs.
Shelby Barnett was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Avery Barnett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Mt. Vernon gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Everything went their way against Sarcoxie as Mt. Vernon made off with a 12-2 victory.
Cheyenne Bieber was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Bieber has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Bieber was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Payge Evans was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rae Downing, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Riverton has not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Mt. Vernon, they pushed their record up to 18-7 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
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