River Mill had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Leadership Academy Falcons 16-3 on Friday.
Lexi Melton made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Melton was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Anna Rominger was a standout: she scored two runs while going 4-for-5. Pryce Lovette was another key player, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
River Mill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leadership Academy only posted an OBP of .406.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Mill will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Clover Garden School at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be River Mill's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Leadership Academy, they will take on South Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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