Softball Recap: Riverside Panthers vs. Shenango Wildcats
Riverside couldn't quite beat Shenango on Monday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Riverside Panthers fell just short of the Shenango Wildcats by a score of 3-1. Riverside has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Shenango's part, Kennedi Lynn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. Lynn has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brianna Aluisia, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Raegan Lynn, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Shenango, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Riverside will be playing in front of their home fans against Ellwood City at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Shenango, they will head out on the road to face off against Laurel at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Shenango: 3.4, Laurel: 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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