Softball Recap: Riverview Has No Trouble Against Grosse Ile

Pirates

Margin (Wins)

05/16/25 vs Taylor	16
04/23/25 vs Grosse Ile	16
05/19/25 @ Grosse Ile	15
05/02/25 @ Belleville	14
05/02/25 @ Belleville	13

Riverview won against Taylor on Friday with 17 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Grosse Ile Red Devils. Considering the Pirates have won 13 matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Olivia Salinas and Makayla Raymond made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Salinas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Raymond pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Salinas has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Salinas got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs, while Raymond went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Salinas has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Brooklyn Klein was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Alexis Ferrara was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Riverview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .567. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .455 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Riverview is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-7-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Grosse Ile, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.

Looking ahead, Riverview will take on Airport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Jets' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grosse Ile, they will square off against St. Mary Catholic Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.