Riverside is 0-4 against Sandalwood since March of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Generals will welcome the Saints at 6:00 p.m. Riverside has given up an average of 19 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Riverside is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday. They lost 18-2 to Christ's Church Academy.
A Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was A Jackson, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Sandalwood made easy work of Orange Park on Monday and carried off a 17-7 win. Considering the Saints have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Emmie Dawley was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Annie Bascon, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Sandalwood lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Sandalwood is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Riverside's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Generals have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sandalwood, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Riverside continue to outrun the ball?
Riverside might still be hurting after the 18-2 defeat they got from Sandalwood in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
