Softball Recap: Riverside Continues Home Dominance on Wednesday

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 @ South Charleston	16
04/16/25 vs Princeton	15
03/26/25 @ Oak Hill	15
04/12/25 vs Scott	12
04/05/25 @ Capital	11

Riverside had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Princeton on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitcher stepped up to hand the Tigers a 15-0 shutout. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.

Haylee Mullins was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Riverside got a massive performance out of Shaylea Blackhurst, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Riley Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.

Riverside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Princeton didn't got any hits.

Riverside's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Princeton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverside will host South Charleston at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Princeton, they will face off against Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.