The Riviera Prep Bulldogs are on the road again on Thursday to play the North Miami Beach Chargers at 3:30 p.m. Riviera Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Riviera Prep ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Immaculata-La Salle 9-8. The victory was just what Riviera Prep needed coming off of a 15-5 defeat in their prior matchup.
Josh Negron made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Negron was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Negron wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Noel Leon, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, North Miami Beach scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Redland Christian Academy as North Miami Beach made off with a 16-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what North Miami Beach needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Franklin Rivera looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Juan Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Luca Smachetti was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
Riviera Prep now has a winning record of 6-5. As for North Miami Beach, they pushed their record up to 5-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riviera Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like North Miami Beach struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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