Riverview East Academy and Taft are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Riverview East Academy Hawks will head out on the road to challenge the Taft Senators at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverview East Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, Riverview East Academy beat Shroder Paideia Academy 10-6.
Arliss Estepp made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Estepp was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases. Estepp is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Derrick Farrell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing eight bases while going 3-for-3. Farrell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Daniel Spicer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, sadly, Taft is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. Their rough 17-2 defeat to Holmes on Tuesday might stick with them for a while.
The win got Riverview East Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Taft, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Riverview East Academy skirted past Taft 6-5 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Riverview East Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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