Riverview Gardens is 0-5 against STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley since May of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Bulldogs at 4:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Riverview Gardens is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Hazelwood East, falling 13-3.
Meanwhile, STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was McCluer North who claimed the real prize. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Stars by a score of 7-6. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Stars: they've now lost three in a row.
Dylan Merkle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mustafa Taylor, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Riverview Gardens, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Riverview Gardens suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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