After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sierra, Riverdale was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Laton Mustangs by a score of 12-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Riverdale also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
ALEJANDRO SOLORIO and EMMANUEL BOJORQUEZ were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, SOLORIO struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, BOJORQUEZ tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. SOLORIO has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, SOLORIO went 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI, while BOJORQUEZ scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Riverdale got a big performance out of CHARLIE COX, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was LUKE CHURCH, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
The win got Riverdale back to even at 5-5. As for Laton, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale will take on Liberty at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Liberty will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Riverdale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Laton, they will be playing at home against Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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