Softball Recap: River View Black Bears vs. Philo Electrics
River View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They lost 10-4 to the Philo Electrics. The result was an unpleasant reminder to River View of the 15-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Bridgette Bible spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addy Blair was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, River View was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Philo's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Cassidy Himes gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Caitlin Rose was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Olivia Winland, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
River View's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Philo, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
River View will be playing at home against Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Sheridan is coming into the match with eight straight victories on the road, so River View will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Philo, they will take on John Glenn at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. John Glenn's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Philo's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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