Sherrard has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.09 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They fell just short of the Riverdale Rams by a score of 10-8. It was the first time this season that the Tigers let down their fans at home.
Makenzy Moran made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Makensie Westfall, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Sherrard's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Riverdale, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season.
Sherrard will face off against Galesburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverdale will be paying especially close attention to the Tigers' contest: after the Tigers faces off against the Silver Streaks, they'll take on Riverdale again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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