Riverview East Academy was the 6-5 winner over Taft when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Riverview East Academy Hawks took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Taft Senators on Wednesday.
Arliss Estepp was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out ten over 4.1 innings pitched. Estepp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Estepp was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Crosley Shroyer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Shroyer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Bryston Jackson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Riverview East Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Riverview East Academy's defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3. As for Taft, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Riverview East Academy will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Gamble Montessori at 1:00 p.m. Riverview East Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Taft, they will head out on the road to challenge Riverview East Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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