Riverside University/Meir are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Milwaukee School of Languages Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Riverside University/Meir is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Riverside University/Meir gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Milwaukee Bay View with a sharp 28-1 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Riverside University/Meir needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Iyana Benson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Benson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Benson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Briana Gray, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Izzy Alverado, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee School of Languages was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 12-2 to Milwaukee Reagan.
Riverside University/Meir has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Milwaukee School of Languages, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Riverside University/Meir beat Milwaukee School of Languages 6-2 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Riverside University/Meir 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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