After flying high against Immokalee on Tuesday, Riverdale came back down to earth. The Raiders fell 4-1 to the King's Academy Lions on Friday. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
Adrianna Manetta
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Adrianna Manetta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Riverdale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Penia, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Olivia Skutt also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Riverdale has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season. As for King's Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season.
Riverdale will take on Florida Christian in a tournament on Saturday. As for King's Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Somerset Academy at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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