After two games on the road, Riverside is heading back home. They will take on the Gibson County Pioneers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, it was close, but Riverside sidestepped Scotts Hill for a 5-3 victory.
Lauren Ruehl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayla Davenport, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Gibson County waltzed into their matchup back in April with three straight wins... but they left with four. They put the hurt on the Golden Tide with a sharp 9-1 win.
Riverside is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8-1 record this season. As for Gibson County, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-7.
Riverside beat Gibson County 6-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2019. Does Riverside have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gibson County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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