Cory-Rawson is 0-4 against Arlington since May of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Fighting Hornets will square off against the Red Devils at 11:00 a.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Riverdale hit Cory-Rawson with a four-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Fighting Hornets fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 8-7. The Fighting Hornets just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
Mason Hall was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Shyler Ludwig made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. Colin McNeil also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Arlington couldn't beat Upper Scioto Valley on Thursday even though they stacked six runs on them in the fourth inning. The Red Devils came up short against the Rams, falling 19-7. The Red Devils' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Cory-Rawson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Arlington, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
Cory-Rawson suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Arlington when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Fighting Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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