River Valley extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They lost 12-2 to the Gallia Academy Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 20-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Emma Jividen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Jacklynn Richards, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Gallia Academy, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Gallia Academy's side, Chloe Bennett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Bennett has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Maggie Davis and Ava Angel did most of the damage at the plate: Davis went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Angel got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three runs. Those four RBI gave Davis a new career-high. Sophie Harris was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Valley will face off against Wellston at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Rockets have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Gallia Academy, they will challenge Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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