Ryan took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Richland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders skirted past the Royals 5-3. This was a revenge game for the Raiders: when they faced off against the Royals back in March, they had to take a 8-1 defeat.
Olivia Buettner
| 04/04/25 vs Richland | 11 |
| 04/01/25 @ Birdville | 6 |
| 03/28/25 vs Irving | 5 |
| 03/26/25 @ Denton | 14 |
| 03/21/25 vs Argyle | 11 |
Olivia Buettner was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kamryn McClendon was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Ryan has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Richland, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-8-2.
Coming up, Ryan will challenge Grapevine at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Richland, they will take on Birdville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight.
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