Mabton was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's second game as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 20-2 walloping at the hands of the River View Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mabton of the 19-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Friday's first game.
For River View's part, Danika Koch made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Koch was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Overstreet, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Lily Holt, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Mabton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for River View, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mabton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Wapato at 3:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. River View will take on Columbia at 3:00 p.m. in Friday's first game.
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