Riverview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Jefferson Dragons by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Riverview of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2021.
Driston Marino was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ronald Blake was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-6 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Ryan Butner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
On Jefferson's side, they let Cameron Copple and Hayden Sekanick loose on the outfield. Copple went 4-for-6 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Sekanick scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ja'Marques Benton, who went 1-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Riverview's defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverview will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Tampa Bay Tech at 10:00 a.m. As for Jefferson, they will square off against Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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