In what's become a running theme this season, Newsome gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Riverview Sharks with a sharp 10-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Newsome.
Nicole Rivera spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Newsome let Amaya Nunez and Addison Dresser loose on the outfield. Nunez went 1-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run, while Dresser went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ciera Diaz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Riverview's side, Aiyana Hicks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Newsome has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Riverview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Newsome will be playing in front of their home fans against Tampa Bay Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newsome will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Riverview, they will head out on the road to challenge Plant City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Plant City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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