Riverside's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Cleveland Heights Tigers 13-1. The win continues a trend for the Beavers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Zach Koenig looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Austin Kalb
| 04/28/25 vs Mayfield | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Orange | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ Cleveland Heights | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Chardon | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kenston | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, Austin Kalb was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Riverside's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Austin Wittreich, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Riverside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Riverside's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Cleveland Heights, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Coincidentally, Riverside and Cleveland Heights will both be playing Shaker Heights the next time they take the field. The Beavers will host the Red Raiders at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Tigers will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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