Softball Preview: Auburn Riverside Ravens vs. Decatur Golden Gators
Auburn Riverside is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Decatur is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Auburn Riverside Ravens will take on the Decatur Golden Gators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Auburn Riverside: 3.3, Decatur: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Auburn Riverside had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Kentwood put an end to it on Wednesday. Auburn Riverside fell just short of Kentwood by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Auburn Riverside has scored all season.
Auburn Riverside saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Langford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Decatur can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. They blew past Auburn 18-3.
Karen Cervantes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cervantes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Sina Fuiava was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Kahea Sharpe was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Auburn Riverside's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-4. As for Decatur, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Auburn Riverside hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .451. However, it's not like Decatur struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Auburn Riverside came up short against Decatur when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 10-6. Thankfully for Auburn Riverside, Nini Sevaaetasi (who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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