The Hazelwood Central Hawks will take on the Riverview Gardens Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hazelwood Central has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Hazelwood Central's offense. They came up short against Ladue Horton Watkins on Thursday, falling 15-0. The Hawks have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Riverview Gardens, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. Everything went their way against Hazelwood East on Wednesday as they made off with a 12-6 win. With that victory, the Rams brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Breayra Lampley made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lampley was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Lampley is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Lawren Powell was incredible, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Dashanti Grant, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Riverview Gardens always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
The win snapped Riverview Gardens' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-6 record. As for Hazelwood Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Hazelwood Central couldn't quite get it done against Riverview Gardens in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 14-9. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
