Softball Recap: Manila Lions vs. Rivercrest Colts
Manila was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their rough 18-1 loss to the Rivercrest Colts might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Manila has lost by exactly 17 runs.
For Rivercrest's part, Katelyn Ostendorf made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Ostendorf has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ostendorf was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addison Woodward was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Raven Powell, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Manila's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Rivercrest, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manila will challenge East Poinsett County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rivercrest, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Westside at 4:30 p.m.
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