Softball Recap: Milwaukee Bay View Redcats vs. Riverside University/Meir
Milwaukee Bay View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 28-1 to Riverside University/Meir. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milwaukee Bay View of the 18-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Riverside University/Meir's part, Iyana Benson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Benson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Benson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Briana Gray, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Izzy Alverado was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Milwaukee Bay View's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Riverside University/Meir, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Milwaukee Bay View will take on Milwaukee Reagan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Riverside University/Meir, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Milwaukee School of Languages at 5:00 p.m. Riverside University/Meir is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
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