Softball Preview: Auburn Riverside Ravens vs. Federal Way Eagles
Auburn Riverside is 7-2 against Federal Way since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Auburn Riverside Ravens will head out on the road to take on the Federal Way Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Auburn Riverside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
Auburn Riverside can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Decatur as Auburn Riverside made off with a 7-1 victory.
Danica Butler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Seneca Aarstad, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Jossy Taylor was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Federal Way lost 16-2 to Mt. Rainier on Friday. Federal Way has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Auburn Riverside's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4. As for Federal Way, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9-1.
Auburn Riverside took their victory against Federal Way in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 16-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Auburn Riverside since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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