Riverview Gardens is 1-9 against McCluer North since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Rams will look to defend their home field against the Stars at 4:00 p.m. Riverview Gardens is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Riverview Gardens took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Hazelwood East with a sharp 12-6 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Breayra Lampley
| 10/08/25 vs Hazelwood East | 5 |
| 10/02/25 @ Bayless | 2 |
| 09/30/25 @ University City | 1 |
| 09/29/25 @ Hancock | 1 |
| 09/25/25 @ Normandy | 1 |
Breayra Lampley made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 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, the team relied heavily on Lawren Powell, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Dashanti Grant was another key player, getting 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.
Meanwhile, McCluer North suffered their biggest defeat since October 14, 2024 on Monday. They lost 19-7 to Clayton. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Stars' biggest loss of the season was also their lowest-scoring.
Mariya Boaze and Amya Adams did some serious damage despite the final result: Boaze got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Adams got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those stolen bases were Boaze's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lalia Flowers, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
McCluer North's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Riverview Gardens, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverview Gardens has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .600. However, it's not like McCluer North struggles in that department as they've averaged .621. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Riverview Gardens might still be hurting after the 18-2 defeat they got from McCluer North in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
