Champion had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 3-4 to make it four. They lost 11-3 to the Riverside Beavers. The game marked the Golden Flashes' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Taylor Rouan made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
As for Riverside, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On Riverside's side, Maddy Kevern made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Kevern has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Clara Granchi, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Maddi Proud was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Champion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-1 victory against Garfield on the 13th. As for Riverside, they have also already played their next game, a 15-3 win against Kenston on the 13th.
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