Softball Preview: River View Black Bears vs. Sheridan Generals
After four games on the road, River View is heading back home. They will take on the Sheridan Generals at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
River View lost 10-4 to Philo on Saturday. River View has struggled against Philo recently, as their matchup on Saturday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Bridgette Bible spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addy Blair made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, River View was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Sheridan entered their tilt with Coshocton with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. They were the clear victor by a 24-1 margin over the Redskins on Thursday. Considering Sheridan has won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Grosse was incredible, firing off three home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Payton Powell, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
River View's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Sheridan, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
River View suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Sheridan in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can River View avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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