If Riverside was riding high fresh off their 11-0 takedown of Chardon last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Beavers fell just short of the St. Edward Eagles by a score of 8-6 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Beavers have suffered since April 26, 2024.
Lelynd Chapman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mo Dolce, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for St. Edward, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverside will square off against Aurora at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Beavers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Greenmen have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for St. Edward, they will face off against St. John's Jesuit at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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