Spartanburg hasn't had much luck against Riverside recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Spartanburg will face off against Riverside at 7:30 p.m. Spartanburg has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Spartanburg is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against James F. Byrnes, falling 20-1. The matchup marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Riverside made easy work of Boiling Springs on Friday and carried off a 13-4 victory. The Warriors have beaten the Bulldogs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bulldogs has come to flipping the script.
Riverside got a massive performance out of Madison Thieke, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Regan, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Thieke wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Riverside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Boiling Springs only managed six hits.
Spartanburg's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Riverside, their record now sits at 3-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Spartanburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Riverside struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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