Softball Recap: River City Sets Scoring Season-High Against St. Francis

Raiders

Team Score (Highest)

04/19/25 vs St. Francis	15
03/01/25 vs Woodland	12
03/28/25 @ Sacramento	10
03/05/25 vs Rio Americano	6
03/01/25 vs Churchill County	6

River City had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-15 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the St. Francis Troubadours 15-14. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

The team relied heavily on Emily Sauceda, who went 3-for-6 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Azzy Mendez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: River City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

As for St. Francis, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games.

On St. Francis' side, Alexis McFarland was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Krotine, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Coincidentally, River City and St. Francis will both be playing Pleasant Grove the next time they take the field. The Troubadours will head out to face the Eagles at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, while the Raiders will play them later in the day, at 1:45 p.m.