Baseball Game Preview: Riverside Hits the Road

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 5:20am

Baseball Preview: Riverside Panthers vs. Neshannock Lancers

The Riverside Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Neshannock Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Riverside has 36 straight victories, Neshannock has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

In what's become a running theme this season, Riverside gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let Neshannock onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory.

The team relied heavily on Darren McDade, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Bo Fornataro, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Riverside pushed their record up to 11-0 with that win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Neshannock, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .522. However, it's not like Neshannock struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.

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