Riverside had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a rough 19-4 loss at the hands of the Ellwood City Wolverine. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for three runs.
For Ellwood City's part, Amber McQuistion looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. McQuistion has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Keira Rozanski was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Ellie Kalantzis, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
The victory for Ellwood City keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverside will challenge Shenango at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Shenango is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Riverside will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Ellwood City, they will head out on the road to face off against New Castle at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Ellwood City's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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