The Frontenac Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Riverton Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Two weeks ago, Frontenac never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by an 11-0 margin over Louisburg. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Frontenac.
Meanwhile, Riverton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Girard with a sharp 22-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Riverton with their most commanding win of the season.
Kirstyn Busby tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Riverton got a massive performance out of Shelby Barnett, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Marlee North, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Frontenac's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Riverton, the victory got them back to even at 4-4-1.
Frontenac took their win against Riverton in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Frontenac since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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