Skyridge is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Riverton is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Skyridge Falcons will take on the Riverton Silverwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Skyridge was able to grind out a solid victory over Westlake, taking the game 4-1.
Kadynce Barnes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Irma Medina was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Power, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Riverton can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They never let Farmington onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. While fans of Riverton might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Brooke Tacke was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run and five RBI. Camryn O'Farrell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Skyridge's victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Riverton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Skyridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Riverton struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Skyridge came up short against Riverton in their previous meeting back in May of 2022, falling 12-7. Can Skyridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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