Triad proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by eight) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Riverside Pirates out 6-4. Winning may never get old, but Triad sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kaley Nott was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Autumn Feasel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Riverside's side, Keira Manahan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Avery Perk was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubree Huston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Riverside didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Triad only tossed two.
Triad's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Riverside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Triad beat Riverside by a score of 6-4.
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