Softball Recap: Riverside Generals vs. Parker Braves
Riverside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 24-17 loss at the hands of the Parker Braves. Riverside was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Parker apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
A Morene stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was A Miller, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Riverside didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Parker's side, Aniyah Cherry was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Goforth, who scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Riverside's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Parker, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12.
Riverside will face off against Yulee at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverside has given up an average of 17.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Parker, they will head out on the road to take on Fletcher at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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