Baseball Game Preview: Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles vs. Riverside Warriors

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 4:22am

Preview: Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles vs. Riverside Warriors

Woodrow Wilson has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Riverside Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Woodrow Wilson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Woodrow Wilson had to settle for a 5-3 loss against Shady Spring. Woodrow Wilson has struggled against Shady Spring recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Taylor Scott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Woodrow Wilson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalia Meade, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Shailee Sexton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Riverside's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 10-4 defeat at the hands of St. Albans.

Riley Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. Starr Hudnall was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Woodrow Wilson's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1. As for Riverside, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

Woodrow Wilson suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Riverside in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Can Woodrow Wilson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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