Irvin hasn't had much luck against Riverside recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rockets will take on the Rangers at 6:00 p.m. Irvin has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Irvin is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 19-3 to Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy.
Irvin saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cassandra Cardiel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Riverside entered their tilt with Ysleta on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won 15 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Julie Muniz was incredible, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Mandy Contreras, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Riverside's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-12. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Irvin, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-18.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Irvin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .522. However, it's not like Riverside struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Irvin suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Riverside in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Rockets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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