The scorekeeper got an easy start on Tuesday as neither Riverdale nor Iowa-Grant made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Chieftains skirted past the Panthers 2-1. The victory continues a trend for the Chieftains in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won three in a row.
Chase Chitwood
| 04/15/25 vs Fennimore | 4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Darlington | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Ithaca | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Iowa-Grant | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Iowa-Grant | 1 |
Chase Chitwood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off 11 hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Riverdale is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-7 otherwise. Chitwood was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Chitwood wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Conlan Walsh, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Riverdale's record is now 6-7. As for Iowa-Grant, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Riverdale will be playing in front of their home fans against Southwestern at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Iowa-Grant, they are taking a road trip to challenge Fennimore at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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