Riverside extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-2 in the process. They lost 17-9 to the Gorton Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 15-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Ilana Rivera was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Jazlyn Solano was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Gorton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22, 2024 (when they won 15-7).
On Gorton's side, Brianna Almonte Medina made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off one hit. Almonte Medina was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Jadielyn Rodriguez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maribel Liranzo, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Looking ahead, Riverside will face off against Yonkers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.11 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Gorton, they will square off against Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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