Softball Preview: Riverside Rams vs. Yonkers Bulldogs
Riverside is 0-10 against Yonkers since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Riverside Rams will look to defend their home field against the Yonkers Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m.
Riverside is is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season last Tuesday. They lost 17-3 to Yonkers.
For Yonkers' part, Erisa Gashi was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Gashi has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Gashi was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Mya Campbell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ernila Zenelaj, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Yonkers, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season.
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