Softball Recap: Riverside falls to Gorton in first game of season

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Riverside couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a tough 15-7 loss at the hands of the Gorton Wolves on Monday. The defeat means Riverside is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

For Gorton's part, Samarah Isabelle was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Tiara Kidd was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.

Gorton made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3.

Riverside will head out on the road to challenge Yonkers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gorton, they will take on Saunders Trades & Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gorton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

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