Softball Preview: Riverside University/Meir vs. Milwaukee Reagan Huskies
Riverside University/Meir will head out on the road to challenge the Milwaukee Reagan Huskies at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Riverside University/Meir is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
Riverside University/Meir will head out to face Milwaukee Reagan after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. Riverside University/Meir lost 13-6 to Milwaukee Bradley Tech. The loss put an end to Riverside University/Meir's undefeated start to the season.
Nadiah Aitch and Laila Duncan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Aitch went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Duncan scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Izzy Alverado, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee Reagan waltzed into their game on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They put the hurt on the Generals with a sharp 13-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Milwaukee Reagan, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Larissa Michalek made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Michalek was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Curry, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Malaya Estes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Riverside University/Meir's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-1. As for Milwaukee Reagan, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverside University/Meir has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .568. However, it's not like Milwaukee Reagan struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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