Weston-McEwen/Griswold extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-8 in the process. They fell 13-8 to the Riverside Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tiger Scots of the 14-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
As for Riverside, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-7. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
For Riverside's part, Cooper Cemore made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cemore has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Roman Joines was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hector Magallanes, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Weston-McEwen/Griswold will square off against Elgin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Riverside, they will challenge Umatilla at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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