Riverdale came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 19-2 to the Van Buren Black Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Riverdale saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kydin Reed, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Riverdale has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. As for Van Buren, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 20-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale will welcome Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Van Buren, they will face off against Mohawk at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Black Knights are on a six-game streak of home wins, the Warriors a five-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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