Riverdale is 9-1 against Parlier since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Riverdale Cowboys will be playing in front of their home fans against the Parlier Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Riverdale will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Riverdale only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-point they dealt Parlier on Tuesday. Riverdale was the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over Parlier. That looming 18-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Riverdale yet this season.
Brynn Close made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Close has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Close was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Riverdale got a massive performance out of Ashley Morales, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Elianna Saucedo was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with eight RBI, a triple, and a run.
The win got Riverdale back to even at 6-6. As for Parlier, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-10.
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