Softball Recap: Riverdale Country Falcons vs. Dalton Tigers
Riverdale Country won the last time they faced Dalton, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Riverdale Country Falcons came out on top against the Dalton Tigers by a score of 18-15. With that win, Riverdale Country brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Emily Van made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and 14 unearned) runs off 13 hits. Van has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Van was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Sammi Clyman was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sage Lappas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Riverdale Country and bumps their season record up to 2-7. As for Dalton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale Country will take on Trinity at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Riverdale Country is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Dalton, they will be playing at home against Portledge at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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