Riverview had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-11 to make it eight. They lost 20-0 to the Des Arc Eagles. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2018.
As for Des Arc, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-6. Considering they have won ten contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Des Arc's part, Kaylee McDonald was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. McDonald has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Emma Buckner was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Reagan Kittler was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Riverview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Des Arc, they will welcome Harding Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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