Riverdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Upper Sandusky Rams by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Riverdale of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Upper Sandusky's part, Aleah McCann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. McCann has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bailey Fox, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Riverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Upper Sandusky, they pushed their record up to 10-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale will take on McComb at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Upper Sandusky, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Shelby at 5:00 p.m. Shelby is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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