Softball Preview: Riverside Generals vs. Andrew Jackson Tigers
Riverside has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Andrew Jackson Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Riverside suffered a tough 16-5 loss at the hands of Wolfson. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Riverside in their matchups with Wolfson: they've now lost three in a row.
C Emanuel and A Morene did some serious damage despite the final result: Emanuel scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2, while Morene scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. E Medina was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Andrew Jackson fell victim to a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of Atlantic Coast on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Andrew Jackson has scored all season.
Andrew Jackson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Naturelle Harrision, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Andrew Jackson, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .580. However, it's not like Andrew Jackson struggles in that department as they've averaged .558. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Riverside couldn't quite finish off Andrew Jackson when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Thankfully for Riverside, Zariyah Stripling (who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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